Ontario Trillium Benefit for Autism Families

The OEPTC helps low- to moderate-income Ontario residents with property tax and energy costs. Homeowners and renters both qualify. The maximum amount depends on age and living situation.

For 2026, the maximum OEPTC is $1,307 for non-seniors and $1,488 for seniors. The maximum is $290 for a person living on a reserve or in a public long-term care home. Your amount depends on eligible housing costs and adjusted family net income, among other factors.

To claim the OEPTC, complete the ON-BEN form when filing your Ontario tax return. Report your property tax paid or rent paid for the year. Keep receipts from your landlord as the CRA may request verification.

The OSTC helps offset the cost of the HST for low- to moderate-income individuals and families. Every Ontario resident who files a tax return may be eligible. The credit is calculated per adult and per child.

For payments from July 2026 to June 2027, the maximum annual OSTC is $378 for each adult and each child in a family. For a single person with no children, the credit is reduced by 4% of adjusted net income over $29,047. For a single parent, married person or common-law partner, it is reduced by 4% of adjusted family net income over $36,309.

No separate application is needed for the OSTC. Filing your income tax return automatically triggers the assessment. Even if you owe no tax, you must file to receive the credit.

The NOEC is available to residents of Northern Ontario districts. It helps with higher energy costs in northern communities. Families in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and other northern cities may qualify.

For 2026, the maximum NOEC is $189 for a single person with no children and $290 for a couple or single parent. The credit is reduced by 1% of adjusted net income over $50,833 for a single person with no children, or adjusted family net income over $65,356 for a family. Any NOEC amount is added to the OSTC or OEPTC that applies and paid as part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit.

Northern Ontario autism families face additional cost challenges, including limited service availability and travel expenses. The NOEC partially offsets these higher living costs. Combine it with other northern-specific programs for maximum benefit.