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Trillium Benefit

A monthly payment that combines three Ontario credits — for energy costs, property tax or rent, and sales tax. You get it just by filing your taxes.

Estimated value
Up to $1,307/year ($1,488 at 65+) for energy and property tax, plus up to $378 sales tax credit per adult
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Who qualifies

  • You must be an Ontario resident who pays rent or property tax, or has home energy costs, and files a tax return.
  • It combines the Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Sales Tax Credit, and (in the north) the Northern Ontario Energy Credit.

How to apply

  1. 1

    File taxes and the ON-BEN form

    Complete the ON-BEN application with your tax return each year, reporting your rent or property tax and energy costs.

    Go to application ↗

Documents you will need

  • Filed tax return with the ON-BEN form
  • Rent or property tax amounts
How often it is paid
Monthly

Good to know

  • Complete the ON-BEN form with your tax return — many people miss it and lose the credit.
  • If your benefit is over $360, you can choose a single yearly payment instead of monthly.

Often applied for together

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
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Last verified: September 1, 2026