The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a monthly payment that is received by residents of Ontario to help with the cost of energy, property tax, and sales tax. It includes three tax credits, which are as follows:
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit
This benefit is received automatically; any individual isn’t required to formally apply for it. It is received on a specific date every month. For the year 2025, the last payment is going to be received in December.
The CRA is the organization that is responsible for releasing this payment; they have officially confirmed the date on which the direct deposit and paper check will be sent out. Read this article to check it and other details.
When will the December 2025 payment come?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit payment date for December 2025 is the 10th of the same month. On this date the agency will release it. If you get this benefit via direct deposit, you will receive the payout directly in your bank account on the same day.
In the case of a paper check, you have to wait for a few days. It is usually received within 3 to 5 days after the release. In case of a technical error, the direct deposit may take 72 hours, and paper check arrival may be delayed by a week in case of the workload.
How much will be received in December 2025?
The OTB payment you are going to get in December 2025 is going to be the same as the previous payment. The payout amount varies from person to person; it depends on one’s eligibility and what he or she is going to get.
The maximum payment rates for the benefit year 2025-26 for three different tax credits are listed below. Check the details about it:
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit: Up to $371 per person, which includes both adult and dependent children.
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit: The maximum payment rate for individuals with aged between 18 and 64 is $1,283, and the same for individuals with age 65 or above is $1,461.
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit: For a single person with no children, the maximum benefit is $185; and for a couple or single parent, it is $285.
To get the maximum benefit, it is mandatory that your income isn’t above the threshold. To calculate the monthly payout, firstly you need to find out the highest you can get in benefit year 2025-26 and divide it by 12.
How to ensure that the December 2025 payment is received on time?
To ensure that the Ontario Trillium Benefit payment for December 2025 is received on time, it is mandatory that your bank details with the agency be accurate. If there will be any error, your payment for this month may be delayed unexpectedly.
If you get the OTB payment via paper check, it is highly recommended to you to switch to direct deposit. It is because it will hasten your payment delivery, and you won’t have to wait for days to receive it in your mailbox.
How to set up direct deposit to get the December 2025 payment?
In order to get the direct deposit for the OTB December 2025 payment, please follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Visit the CRA My Account official website and sign in securely.
- Navigate to the Benefits section on your dashboard.
- Select the direct deposit option to begin enrollment.
- Choose to add direct deposit information for benefits.
- Enter your bank transit, institution, and full account number.
- Carefully review your banking details to ensure full accuracy.
- Submit the request and wait for CRA activation processing.
Disclaimer: OTB December 2025 payment details are for informational purposes only. Confirm dates and eligibility with the CRA.
