Toronto: The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment for December 2025 is scheduled to be distributed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, according to payment schedules released by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This monthly tax-free payment is designed to provide financial relief to low- and moderate-income Ontario residents, particularly as they face the costly holiday season and winter utility bills.
The OTB combines three provincial tax credits into a single payment:
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC)
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)
Key Payment Details
- Payment Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
- Indexing: The amount of the OTB payment is indexed to inflation, meaning the benefit amount adjusts annually to reflect changes in the cost of living.
- Payment Method: Payments are issued via direct deposit (labelled as “Canada PRO Deposit”) or by cheque by mail.
- Maximum Amount: Eligible individuals can receive up to a certain maximum monthly amount, depending on their individual circumstances, which can be as high as $360 for some Northern Ontario residents, though the maximum annual entitlement is higher.
Eligibility and Calculation
Eligibility for the OTB is assessed based on the previous year’s income tax return (for the July 2025 to June 2026 benefit year, this is the 2024 tax return). To receive the benefit, individuals must file their income tax and benefit return and complete the ON-BEN Application Form.
The amount of OTB received depends on factors such as:
- Age (under or over 65)
- Income (total family net income)
- Whether they rent, own a home, or pay energy/property taxes
- Location of residence (Northern Ontario residents receive an additional credit)
Lump-Sum Option
For recipients whose total annual OTB entitlement is more than $360, they have the option to receive the benefit either in:
- Monthly payments (paid on the 10th of each month from July to June), or
- A single lump-sum payment in June of the following year.
If the annual OTB entitlement is $360 or less, the payment is automatically issued as a single lump sum in July.
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