If you’re receiving the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) or plan to apply in 2025, staying on top of the Trillium payment dates is essential. This tax-free monthly benefit is designed to help with energy costs, sales tax, and property tax, and knowing when you’ll receive it can help with budgeting and financial planning.
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Here’s a complete breakdown of Trillium payment dates 2025, eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and other important details based on information from official sources like Canada.ca and Ontario.ca.
What is the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines three key credits into one monthly payment:
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC)
If you qualify for one or more of these programs, you’ll receive your money through the OTB.
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Trillium Payment Dates 2025
The Trillium payment dates for 2025 follow a regular monthly schedule. If your annual entitlement is more than $360, it will be divided into 12 monthly payments, typically deposited on the 10th of each month or the next business day.
Here are the expected 2025 Trillium payment dates:
- January 10
- February 10
- March 10
- April 10
- May 9
- June 10
- July 10
- August 8
- September 10
- October 10
- November 10
- December 10
If your total credit is $360 or less, you’ll likely receive a lump sum in July 2025.
How Much Can You Get?
The amount you receive depends on your income, family situation, age, and whether you pay rent or property tax.
Estimated Maximums for the 2024–2025 Benefit Year (used for 2025 payments):
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC):
- Up to $1,194 for non-seniors
- Up to $1,436 for seniors
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC):
- Up to $345 per adult and child
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC):
- Up to $172 for single people
- Up to $265 for families
Exact amounts vary and are reduced for higher income levels.
Eligibility for the Trillium Benefit
To qualify for OTB and receive payments on the listed Trillium payment dates, you must:
- Be a resident of Ontario on December 31 of the previous year
- File your 2024 income tax and benefit return (even with no income)
- Qualify for at least one of the three components (OEPTC, OSTC, NOEC)
You may qualify based on:
- Paying rent or property tax in Ontario
- Living on a reserve and paying home energy costs
- Living in a designated Northern Ontario area
How to Apply
There is no separate application for the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Simply file your income tax return, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will determine your eligibility based on your tax and benefit return.
How You’ll Be Paid
- Direct deposit: Fastest and safest option, directly to your bank account
- Cheque: Mailed out around the same Trillium payment dates each month
Changes in Your Situation?
If your address, marital status, or number of children changes, you must update your information with the CRA to avoid interruptions or incorrect payment amounts.
Final Thoughts
The Trillium payment dates 2025 offer a critical financial boost to many Ontario residents. With payments spread out monthly, they help offset the burden of rising energy, housing, and sales tax costs. Just remember — the key to unlocking your benefit is filing your taxes on time and keeping your information up to date with the CRA.