Savings plans, credits and benefits
What is the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)?
Ontario's combined payment of three credits: the energy and property tax credit, the Northern Ontario energy credit and the sales tax credit.
Good to know
Paid monthly, or once a year if the total is $500 or less (the threshold rose from $360 for the 2026-27 benefit year). Apply for the energy and property parts on Form ON-BEN with your return.
Also called: OTB, trillium benefit.
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Reviewed by the Done Right Accounting team. Last reviewed October 2026.