The Canada Trillium Benefit you see online is actually Ontario’s program called the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB). It combines three provincial credits into one monthly payment: the Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC), the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC), and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC).
For September 2025, the OTB payment date is Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Quick truth check on “$360”: there isn’t a flat $360 OTB for everyone.
Your amount varies based on your income, age, family size, residence, and which of the three credits you qualify for. The only “$360 rule” in official guidance is this: if your entire annual OTB entitlement is $360 or less, the CRA pays it as a lump sum in the first month (usually July)—meaning you would not receive monthly amounts in September.
What the OTB Covers (3 Credits in 1)
- OSTC (Ontario Sales Tax Credit): Helps low- and moderate-income residents with the sales tax they pay. For the 2025 benefit year (based on your 2024 tax return), the maximum annual credit is $371 per adult and per child. Amounts phase out by 4% of income above set thresholds. These OSTC amounts are paid as part of your OTB each month.
- OEPTC (Ontario Energy & Property Tax Credit): Helps with energy costs and property/rent-related tax relief. You apply through Form ON-BEN on your 2024 return; monthly payments run July 2025 to June 2026 (unless you qualify for a lump sum).
- NOEC (Northern Ontario Energy Credit): Extra help for eligible residents of Northern Ontario who paid rent, property tax, long-term care accommodation costs, or home energy costs. It’s also paid monthly with the OTB.
September 2025 OTB Payment Date
- Deposit date: September 10, 2025. If the 10th falls on a weekend/holiday, it typically arrives the previous business day. Payments are issued by the CRA via direct deposit if you’re enrolled.
Who’s Eligible in 2025?
Eligibility depends on which credit(s) you claim, but in general you must:
- File your 2024 income tax and benefit return (the CRA uses it to calculate 2025 OTB from July 2025–June 2026).
- Be an Ontario resident on December 31, 2024 and meet credit-specific rules (e.g., paid rent/property tax/energy costs for OEPTC/NOEC; meet OSTC age/family rules).
- OSTC also has income thresholds and a maximum of $371 per person for the 2025 benefit year.
How Your September Amount Is Calculated
- The CRA adds up your annual entitlement across OSTC + OEPTC + NOEC and divides by 12 to issue monthly payments (July–June). This means September is simply the third monthly instalment of your 2025 OTB cycle.
- Important exceptions:
- If you chose one annual payment and your annual entitlement is over $360, you’ll get one payment in June 2026 instead of monthly instalments.
- If your annual entitlement is $360 or less, the CRA pays it as a single lump sum in the first payment month (usually July)—so no September instalment for those cases.
Typical Ranges & What You Might See
Because OTB is tailored, there is no standard “$360” for September.
Some families may see larger monthly amounts if they qualify for multiple credits and have lower incomes; others may see smaller amounts—or a $0 month if they already received a lump-sum in July due to the $360 annual threshold.
The only fixed number published for 2025 is the OSTC maximum of $371 per adult/child for the year; OEPTC/NOEC amounts depend on your rent/property tax/energy situation and region.
How to Make Sure You’re Paid in September
- File your 2024 tax return (including Form ON-BEN for OEPTC/NOEC).
- Keep your CRA My Account details updated (address, marital status, direct deposit).
- Check the benefits calendar to track dates: September 10, 2025.
If you’ve seen headlines about a “$360 Canada Trillium Benefit” for September 2025, remember: the Ontario Trillium Benefit is not a flat $360 payment.
Your September 10, 2025 deposit depends on your personal eligibility for OSTC, OEPTC, and NOEC, your 2024 income, and whether you receive monthly or lump-sum payments.
The $360 figure only matters as an annual threshold for deciding lump-sum vs monthly, not as a guaranteed monthly amount.
File your taxes, confirm your credit eligibility, and review the CRA calendar to know exactly what to expect in September.
FAQs
No. There is no fixed $360 monthly OTB. $360 is the annual entitlement threshold that triggers a lump-sum (usually in July). If your yearly OTB is over $360 and you didn’t opt for a single payment, you’ll typically receive monthly instalments, including September 10, 2025.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit pays on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (monthly on/around the 10th). Set up direct deposit in your CRA account for faster access.