New CRA Benefit Payments For Ontario Residents In September 2026

Last Updated On 4 September 2026, 4:50 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

2 major Canada Revenue Agency – CRA benefit payments are scheduled for eligible Ontario residents during September 2026.

The Ontario Trillium Benefit is scheduled for September 10, followed by the Canada Child Benefit on September 18.

Both payments fall within the 2026–27 benefit year that began in July, and amounts are calculated using your 2025 income tax return data under updated inflation-indexed 2026 amounts.

There is no Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment or Advanced Canada Workers Benefit payment during September.

This article covers the verified payment date, eligibility criteria, updated maximum amounts, income thresholds, and all remaining 2026 deposit dates for each of these two CRA-administered benefits.

Canada Child Benefit

The next Canada Child Benefit deposit is confirmed for Friday, September 18, 2026, marking the third CCB payment of the 2026–27 benefit year.

This tax-free monthly payment from the CRA helps eligible families across Ontario cover the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.

Maximum amounts increased in July under the annual inflation indexation, and the September deposit continues at these higher rates calculated from your 2025 adjusted family net income.

Who May Qualify for the CCB

You may qualify for the Canada Child Benefit if you live with a child under 18 and are primarily responsible for that child’s care and upbringing.

You or your spouse or common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, individual registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 consecutive months and holds a valid permit in the 19th month.

How to Apply for the CCB

You must apply for the Canada Child Benefit when you first become eligible.

Applications can be made through birth registration and the Automated Benefits Application, CRA My Account, or by submitting Form RC66.

Once enrolled, recipients and their spouse or common-law partner must continue filing income tax returns each year so the CRA can recalculate and maintain their payments.

Newcomers to Canada should submit Form RC66 along with Schedule RC66SCH to activate their CCB entitlement after arrival, as explained in our CCB newcomer eligibility guide.

CCB Amounts and Income Thresholds for 2026–27

The CRA confirmed an inflation indexation that raised maximum CCB amounts starting with the July 2026 payment, and September payments continue at these rates.

Age Group	Maximum Annual	Maximum Monthly
Each child under 6	$8,157	$679.75
Each child aged 6 to 17	$6,883	$573.58
Child Disability Benefit (DTC-eligible child)	$3,480	$290.00

These are the maximum entitlements available when your adjusted family net income is below $38,237 for the base CCB, or below $82,847 for the Child Disability Benefit component.

Your actual payment depends on the number of children in your care, their ages, your family’s adjusted net income, and whether any child qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit.

For families with adjusted family net income between $38,237 and $82,847, the CRA applies a graduated reduction based on the number of children, at rates ranging from 7% to 23% of income above the threshold.

A second reduction formula applies when adjusted family net income exceeds $82,847, gradually reducing the benefit further as family income rises.

If your calculated monthly CCB is less than $20, the CRA normally pays your entitlement as a single lump sum rather than issuing monthly deposits.

Changes in custody arrangements, marital status, or the number of children must be reported to the CRA through My Account to ensure your payments reflect your current situation.

Upcoming CCB Payment Dates

September 18, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
December 11, 2026

Ontario Trillium Benefit

Eligible Ontario residents receiving their OTB in monthly installments are scheduled to receive the next payment on Thursday, September 10, 2026, as confirmed by the CRA Ontario Trillium Benefit program page.

The OTB is a tax-free payment that the CRA administers on behalf of the Ontario government, combining three separate provincial tax credits into a single deposit that appears in your bank account under the label Canada PRO Deposit.

September’s payment continues the 2026–27 benefit year that launched with the July 10 deposit.

Three Credits Inside the OTB

You only need to qualify for one of the following three credits to receive the Ontario Trillium Benefit.

Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC)

The OSTC helps lower-income Ontario residents offset the provincial portion of the HST they pay on everyday purchases.

For the 2026–27 benefit year, the maximum OSTC is $378 per eligible adult and per child under 19, up from $371 in the previous cycle.

The OSTC is fully automatic and requires no application beyond filing your tax return, with the credit calculated for each household member.

This credit begins to reduce at 4% of adjusted family net income above approximately $29,047 for individuals and $36,309 for families.

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)

The OEPTC is designed to help Ontario residents with property tax and the sales tax portion of their energy costs.

For the current benefit year, the maximum OEPTC is $1,307 for non-senior adults aged 18 to 64 and $1,488 for seniors aged 65 and older.

Residents in public or non-profit long-term care homes can receive up to $290, and students in designated school residences can receive up to $25.

Unlike the OSTC, the OEPTC requires you to complete Form ON-BEN with your tax return each year, reporting your rent, property tax, or other eligible housing costs.

The OEPTC is income-tested, and its reduction threshold varies by family situation.

For 2026, the reduction begins above $29,047 for a single non-senior with no children, $36,309 for married or common-law non-seniors, and $43,571 for married or common-law senior households.

Without Form ON-BEN, eligible residents will not receive the OEPTC or NOEC components of their Ontario Trillium Benefit.

Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)

The NOEC provides additional support for residents of Northern Ontario who face higher home energy costs than those in the southern part of the province.

For the 2026–27 benefit year, the maximum NOEC is $189 for single individuals with no children and $290 for couples and single parents.

Northern Ontario includes the districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Kenora, Manitoulin, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Rainy River, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Timiskaming.

The NOEC uses separate income thresholds from the OEPTC.

For 2026, the credit begins to reduce above $50,833 for a single person with no children and above $65,356 for couples and single parents, at a rate of 1%.

OTB Summary for 2026–27

OTB Component	Maximum Amount	Application Required
Ontario Sales Tax Credit	$378 per person	No (automatic with tax return)
OEPTC (ages 18–64)	$1,307 per year	Yes (Form ON-BEN)
OEPTC (ages 65+)	$1,488 per year	Yes (Form ON-BEN)
NOEC (single, no children)	$189 per year	Yes (Form ON-BEN)
NOEC (couple/single parent)	$290 per year	Yes (Form ON-BEN)

An eligible family of four in Southern Ontario could receive up to approximately $2,820 per year through the OSTC and OEPTC components alone, while a comparable family in Northern Ontario could receive up to approximately $3,110 when the NOEC is included.

Lump Sum Payment Rules

If your total annual OTB entitlement is $500 or less for the 2026–27 benefit year, the CRA will pay your entire annual amount as a single lump sum with the July payment rather than spreading it across 12 monthly instalments.

This threshold was increased from $360 in the previous benefit year, as announced in the 2026 Ontario Budget.

Recipients with an annual entitlement above $500 can choose to receive their full benefit as a single payment in June 2027 by ticking box 61060 on Form ON-BEN when filing their 2025 tax return.

Late-Filed Returns and OTB Payments

For the OTB specifically, if your 2025 return was assessed after June 19, 2026, the CRA says your first payment will generally be issued within four to eight weeks after assessment and will include any applicable prior-month entitlement.

Upcoming OTB Payment Dates

September 10, 2026
October 9, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 10, 2026

Why Your Tax Return Determines Both Payments

Your annual income tax return is the single most important factor connecting both of these September benefit payments.

The CRA uses your 2025 tax return data to calculate your Canada Child Benefit and Ontario Trillium Benefit amounts directly.

If you or your spouse or common-law partner have not yet filed a 2025 return, your CCB payments may be delayed, reduced, or stopped entirely until the CRA completes your assessment.

You can verify your benefit status and expected payment amounts at any time through CRA My Account.

September 2026 CRA Benefit Payment Dates for Ontario

Benefit	September 2026 Date	Maximum Monthly Amount
Ontario Trillium Benefit	September 10	Varies by components
Canada Child Benefit	September 18	$679.75 per child under 6

Payments are issued on the scheduled dates, although they may take a few days to appear and mailed cheques can take longer.

The CRA asks CCB recipients to wait five working days after the payment date before contacting the agency, while OTB recipients should wait ten working days.

September 2026 delivers two CRA-administered benefit payments to eligible Ontario households on separate dates within the month, continuing the 2026–27 benefit year that began with higher indexed amounts in July.

October will bring the next round of quarterly payments under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, alongside the regular monthly CCB and OTB deposits.

Residents who have recently moved, changed marital status, or experienced changes in custody arrangements should update their information through CRA My Account before the next payment cycle to avoid delays or incorrect amounts.

Filing your tax return remains the single most important step for maintaining uninterrupted access to both of these benefit programs, and both spouses or common-law partners must file each year even if one has no income.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can an Ontario resident receive both the CCB and the OTB in the same month?

It is possible for an Ontario resident to receive both the Canada Child Benefit and the Ontario Trillium Benefit in the same month, provided they meet the separate eligibility requirements for each program independently. A parent with at least one child under 18 who also files a tax return with Form ON-BEN completed and reports eligible housing costs could qualify for both September deposits. Each benefit is calculated using different criteria and income thresholds, so receiving one does not guarantee eligibility for the other.

Does the October Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment cover the gap left by having no quarterly payment in September?

The CGEB follows a fixed quarterly schedule with payments in July, October, January, and April, so September was never a scheduled CGEB month. The October 5, 2026, deposit covers the same quarterly period it would have under the former GST/HST credit structure, and the amount reflects the 25% enhancement that took effect in July 2026.

What happens to Ontario Trillium Benefit payments if you move out of Ontario partway through the year?

If you move out of Ontario during the benefit year, your OTB payments will stop for subsequent months because the CRA determines eligibility based on your province of residence at the beginning of each payment month. You may become eligible for equivalent provincial credits in your new province, and you should update your address with the CRA immediately to avoid overpayments that would need to be repaid.

Will the $150 CDB supplement arrive on the same date as the regular September CDB payment?

The regulations creating the $150 supplement took effect on September 1, 2026, but Service Canada has not confirmed the exact deposit date for the supplement. The regular monthly CDB payment is scheduled for September 17, but the supplement may be processed separately and could arrive on a different date. Recipients do not need to apply for the supplement, and both the regular CDB and the supplement will be covered in our upcoming Service Canada payments article.

Can newcomers to Ontario apply for the Ontario Trillium Benefit in their first year in Canada?

Newcomer eligibility depends on the specific OTB component. For the 2026 OEPTC and NOEC, applicants generally needed to be Ontario residents on December 31, 2025, and meet the applicable housing or energy-cost requirements for 2025. The Ontario Sales Tax Credit has separate eligibility rules. The 18-month temporary-resident requirement applies to the Canada Child Benefit and should not be applied generally to the OTB.

Fact-Checked: All payment dates, maximum benefit amounts, income thresholds, and eligibility requirements in this article have been verified against official Government of Canada sources, including the CRA benefits payment calendar, the Canada.ca program pages for the Canada Child Benefit and the Ontario Trillium Benefit, and the CRA’s OEPTC and NOEC calculation sheets, as of the date of publication.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Actual payment amounts vary based on individual circumstances, including income, family composition, residency, and filing status, and readers should consult the CRA or a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Sidak Singh Dhanoa

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