Canada Ontario Trillium Benefit OTB Calculator 2026

Estimate your OTB Amount based on income, age, housing situation, and residency

👤 Personal information

Age

Marital Status

Number of Dependent Children

Adjusted Family Net Income ($)

Do you live in Northern Ontario?

Districts: Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timiskaming

🏠 Housing / Living situation

Select the option that describes your principal residence in 2025.

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Renter

Paid rent for principal residence

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Homeowner

Paid property tax

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Long-Term Care

Public LTC or seniors' home

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Reserve

Lived on reserve, paid energy

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Student Residence

Designated college/university

Annual Rent Paid ($)

Total Annual OTB

$0.00

Enter your details to see estimate

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Monthly Payment

$0.00

NOEC

$0.00

OEPTC

$0.00

OSTC

$0.00

Credit breakdown—

ℹ️ Note: Enter your details to see your estimated OTB entitlement.

1. Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)$0

2. Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)$0

3. Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC)$0

4. Total Annual OTB$0

5. Payment method—

Apply for OTB via CRA →

⚠️ This calculator provides estimated Ontario Trillium Benefit amounts for informational purposes only. Actual benefit amounts are determined by the Canada Revenue Agency based on your tax return and completed ON-BEN Application Form. Always verify with the CRA or consult a qualified tax professional.

❓ FAQ

How does my housing situation affect OTB? ▼

Your housing costs (rent or property tax) are a major factor in calculating the OEPTC. For renters, 20% of annual rent is used as the property tax equivalent.

What is the NOEC and who qualifies? ▼

The Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC) helps Northern Ontarians with higher energy costs. It's available to residents of 10 specific districts: Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timiskaming.

What is the OEPTC maximum for long-term care residents? ▼

If you live in a public long-term care home or on a reserve, the maximum OEPTC is $290 for the 2026 benefit year.

Can students claim OTB? ▼

Students living in a designated college, university, or private school residence can claim the OEPTC, with a maximum of $25 for the time spent in residence.

When are OTB payments made? ▼

Payments are made monthly on the 10th of each month. If your total OTB is $500 or less, you receive a single lump-sum payment in July.

⚠️This tool is for information purpose only. We do not guarantee any claim.
It is made based on data publicaly available on official website of concerned department.

Last Updated: March 2026 | Official Determination Required

Canada Ontario Trillium Benefit OTB Calculator 2026

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