The province of Ontario provides people with Ontario Trillium benefits, which comprise three credits that lower the financial burden. This benefit provides financial relief to Ontarians who earn a low-to-moderate income via three credits: NOEC, OEPTC, and OSTC.
Many Ontarians receive this benefit based on their eligibility for the credits and get the support they need. The payout till June 2025 will be based on the 2024 benefit year, however, the payout will increase from July 2025 as the 2025 benefit year payout is boosted.
The Ontarians received the payment based on the credits they qualify for and which is divided by 12 to be sent each month; however, the residents can also choose to receive the one-off payment in July of each financial year, if it is more than $360.
| Benefit | OTB (Ontario Trillium benefits) |
| Who qualifies? | Ontario Residents who meet the eligibility criteria of any of the three credits |
| Three Credit | NOEC, OEPTC, and OSTC |
| Benefit Year | 2024 |
| Max. Payout | Up to $1400 (depending on the credit and your situation) |
| Payout Distribution | 10th of each Month |
| Upcoming payment date | 09 May 2025 |
| Official website | https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-trillium-benefit |
Who is eligible?
People living in Ontario can check their eligibility below, and if they find themselves eligible for any credit, they can claim the OTB:
- For Ontario Sales Tax Credit:
- You need to be a resident of Ontario by June 1, 2025, be at least 19 years old, and either currently live with a child or have/ had a child living with you in the past, or you are married or have a domestic partner.
- For Northern Ontario Energy Credit:
- If you are a resident of Northern Ontario as of 31 December 2024 or before June 2025 and at least 18 years old, and you have a child or a common-law partner/ or are married.
- In 2023, you must at least fulfill the requirements listed below.:
- You have resided on a reserve property and have paid for your energy usage.
- Your property taxes for your current residence are paid, regardless of whether it is rented or owned.
- You have been living in a public care home for an extended period and have covered your accommodation costs there.
- For Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit:
- Your age should be 18 years old or above, living in Ontario from December 31, 2023, or before June 1, 2025, and with a child or in the past, or you were or are married or have a domestic partner.
- In 2023, you must at least fulfill the requirements listed below.:
- You have either rented a property or your landlord was obligated to cover the property tax for your main residence.
- You have resided in a public care facility for an extended period and have covered the costs of your stay there.
- You have settled the property tax for the residence you currently occupy in 2023.
- You lived in a property on a reserve and have taken care of your energy expenses.
Payout Amount
The OTB payout amount depends on the credit eligibility you meet; hence, to calculate your payout for the 2024 benefit year, which will continue till June 2025, you can check the following benefit amount based on the credit:
- OSTC
- Under the OSTC credit, Ontarians can receive a payout up to $360 till June 2025, which will increase to $371 from July 2025. For the dependent kid or spouse/common-law partner, the receivers are eligible for additional credit of the same amount.
- NOEC:
- Individuals can get up to $180 in credit under the NOEC, while families can get up to $277.This payout will increase from July 2025 up to $185 for singles and $285 for families.
- OEPTC:
| Situation | Amount | Amount from July 2025 |
| Age 16 to 64 years | $1248 | $1283 |
| 65 or older | $1421 | $1461 |
| Living in a reserve home or a long-term care facility | $277 | $285 |
| Living in a University or school residence or a designated college | $25 | $25 |
You have the choice of receiving a lump sum payment or monthly payments if your OTB payout, including any eligible credit, exceeds $360. You are not eligible for the payout if the OTB payout is less than $2, but you may receive the single payment if it is less than $360.
Payment Schedule
The OTB distribution for the province is processed by the Canada Revenue Agency on the tenth day of the payment month; however, if it occurs on a holiday, it may proceed to early business day. For the remaining months of 2025, OTB recipients can record their payment dates below.:
| Payment Month | Pay Date |
| May | 09 May 2025 |
| June | 10 June 2025 |
| July | 10 July 2025 |
| August | 08 Aug 2025 |
| September | 10 Sep 2025 |
| October | 10 Oct 2025 |
| November | 10 Nov 2025 |
| December | 10 Dec 2025 |
Action to Take if OTB Payout is Missing
If your OTB is not processed by the schedule, you should immediately take action and call the CRA to inform them about the missing payment, however, after following the points below:
- Firstly, check your bank account registered in CRA records to see if it is active or valid, or check your CRA account to see if the information is correct.
- When you are certain of a bank account or mailing address being right, reach out to the CRA either by visiting the office or calling 1 877 627 6645.
The CRA processes the payout to the beneficiaries on time via direct deposit, so check your account on the payment day to ensure you received the payout, and if not, take the necessary action.