New CRA Benefit Payments For Ontario Residents In August 2026

Last Updated On 5 August 2026, 9:03 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

Eligible Ontario residents may receive one or more of four major provincial and CRA-administered benefit payments across three dates in August 2026.

The Ontario Trillium Benefit opens the month on August 10, followed by the Canada Child Benefit and Ontario Child Benefit on August 20, and the ODSP and Ontario Works payments close the month on August 31.

ODSP recipients are now receiving the higher amounts from the 1.9% inflation adjustment that took effect on July 1, pushing the single-person maximum to $1,436 per month.

This guide covers every payment an Ontario household could receive in August, including exact dates, updated amounts after the July increases, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Ontario Trillium Benefit

The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment combining three provincial credits, delivered by the CRA on behalf of the province to the eligible low- and moderate-income residents.

The August 10 deposit is the second OTB payment of the 2026-27 benefit year, calculated using income from your 2025 tax return.

OTB Component Maximums For 2026-27

Component	Maximum Annual Amount
OEPTC (aged 18-64)	$1,307
OEPTC (aged 65+)	$1,488
OSTC (per eligible individual)	$378
NOEC (single)	$189
NOEC (family)	$290

You must file your 2025 income tax return to receive the OTB, and Form ON-BEN is required to claim the OEPTC or NOEC, while the CRA automatically assesses OSTC eligibility using your return.

If your annual OTB entitlement is $500 or less, the CRA issues it as a single lump sum in July rather than in monthly installments.

Ontario Child Benefit

Ontario families receive the federal Canada Child Benefit and the provincial Child Benefit as a single combined deposit on August 20.

The maximum CCB for the 2026-27 benefit year is $8,157 per year for children under six and $6,883 per year for children aged six to 17.

The Ontario Child Benefit adds up to $1,759.92 per child per year, paid at approximately $146.66 per month per child under 18.

Families with a 2025 adjusted family net income at or below the OCB income threshold receive the full provincial amount on top of the federal CCB.

The OCB is funded by the province but administered by the CRA, and no separate application is required beyond registering for the Canada Child Benefit.

ODSP Payments

The next ODSP payment is confirmed for Monday, August 31, 2026, the last business day of the month.

The August 31 deposit is the second ODSP payment at the higher rates following the 1.9% inflation-based adjustment that took effect on July 1, 2026.

Updated ODSP Maximum Amounts (July 2026)

Recipient Type	Basic Needs	Max Shelter	Combined Max
Single person	$825	$611	$1,436
Couple (one with disability)	$1,189	$959	$2,148
A couple (both with disability)	–	–	$2,416

ODSP rates are tied to inflation and adjusted every July, and the 2026 adjustment is the fifth ODSP increase since September 2022.

The initial five per cent increase took effect in September 2022, while annual inflation indexing began in July 2023.

Cumulative ODSP increases since 2022 now total more than 22%, though advocacy groups note that rates remain below what many consider a basic standard of living according to the July 2026 benefits update.

ODSP Eligibility

You must be an Ontario resident aged 18 or older, in financial need, and have a substantial physical or mental disability expected to last one year or more, as outlined on the official ODSP program page.

The asset limit is $40,000 for a single person and $50,000 for a couple, excluding your primary residence, primary vehicle, RDSPs, RESPs, and pre-paid funerals.

For each person with a disability in an ODSP benefit unit, the first $1,000 of monthly net employment income is exempt, along with 25% of net earnings above $1,000.

So ODSP recipients can earn employment income with a $1,000 monthly earnings exemption before deductions begin, and the Canada Disability Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, and Ontario Child Benefit are all fully exempt from ODSP income calculations.

Ontario Works Payments

Ontario Works (OW) payments are also issued on August 31, covering September 2026 benefits under the standard provincial schedule that issues payments on the last business day of the prior month.

A single person on OW can receive up to $733 per month, combining $343 for basic needs and $390 for shelter.

Ontario Works rates have been frozen since 2018 with no inflation-based adjustment, unlike ODSP, which received its fifth consecutive annual increase in July 2026.

Ontario Works is intended as temporary income assistance for people who are able to work and are actively seeking employment or participating in training.

OW recipients can also receive the CCB, OCB, OTB, and other exempt federal benefits on top of their provincial payments.

Summary Of August 2026 Ontario Benefit Payments

Benefit	Date	Maximum Amount	Administered By
OTB	August 10	Varies by household	CRA
CCB + OCB	August 20	Up to $679.75 per month in CCB + $146.66/month in OCB per child under 18	CRA
ODSP	August 31	$1,436/month (single)	Ontario MCCSS
Ontario Works	August 31	$733/month (single)	Ontario MCCSS

The Ontario Works payment on August 31 covers September benefits, while the ODSP payment on the same date covers August benefits, reflecting different scheduling conventions between the two programs.

Remaining Ontario Benefit Payment Dates For 2026

Benefit	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
OTB	Aug 10	Sep 10	Oct 9	Nov 10	Dec 10
CCB + OCB	Aug 20	Sep 18	Oct 20	Nov 20	Dec 11
ODSP	Aug 31	Sep 29	Oct 30	Nov 30	TBD
Ontario Works	Aug 31	Sep 29	Oct 30	Nov 30	TBD
CGEB	—	—	Oct 5	—	—

December ODSP and Ontario Works payment dates are typically released earlier than the standard end-of-month schedule to accommodate the holiday period, and CRA-administered dates are confirmed on the official benefit payment dates page.

How To Apply And Ensure You Receive Your Payments

Filing your 2025 income tax return is the single most important step for receiving every CRA-administered benefit, including the OTB, CCB, OCB, and CGEB.

For the OTB, complete Form ON-BEN as part of your Ontario tax return to claim the energy and property tax credits.

ODSP applications are submitted through your local ODSP office and require medical documentation confirming a disability expected to last one year or more.

Ontario Works applications are handled through your local municipal office or through the province’s online application portal.

ODSP and Ontario Works recipients may also qualify for federal benefits like the Canada Disability Benefit, which province has exempted from social assistance income calculations.

Setting up direct deposit through CRA My Account for federal benefits and through your ODSP or OW caseworker for provincial benefits is the fastest way to receive payments on the scheduled date.

August 2026 brings four distinct provincial and CRA-administered benefit payments for Ontarians, spanning provincial social assistance, tax credits, and child benefits across three weeks of the month.

Mark August 10, 20, and 31 on your calendar, and verify your amounts through CRA My Account or your ODSP and OW caseworker before each payment date.

The next CGEB quarterly payment lands on October 5, and ODSP rates will be adjusted again in July 2027.

For federal Service Canada payments, including CPP, OAS, GIS, and the Canada Disability Benefit, see our Service Canada payment dates guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the ODSP payment on August 31 reflect the July 2026 increase?

Yes, the August 31 ODSP deposit is the second payment at the updated rates after the 1.9% inflation adjustment that took effect on July 1, 2026. A single ODSP recipient now receives up to $1,436 per month, up from $1,408 in the previous year, with basic needs rising from $809 to $825 and maximum shelter from $599 to $611. The next ODSP rate adjustment is scheduled for July 1, 2027, and will again be based on inflation.

Can ODSP recipients receive the Ontario Trillium Benefit at the same time?

Yes, the OTB is fully stackable with ODSP and does not count as income for social assistance purposes, as confirmed in our OTB guide. A single ODSP recipient who qualifies for the full OTB could receive more than $120 per month in additional tax-free support on top of their provincial disability payment. Recipients must file their income tax return and complete Form ON-BEN to claim the energy and property tax credit components.

Why did Ontario Works rates not increase in July 2026?

Ontario Works rates are not indexed to inflation and have been frozen at $733 per month for a single adult since 2018, the eighth consecutive year without an adjustment. Advocacy groups including the Income Security Advocacy Centre estimate that Ontario prices have risen approximately 23% since 2018, meaning the frozen OW rate has lost significant real purchasing power. No increase to Ontario Works rates has been announced for 2026 or 2027 at this time.

Are Ontario Works and ODSP paid on the same date but for different months?

Yes, both programs issue payments on the last business day of the month, but they cover different benefit periods. The ODSP payment on August 31 covers August, while the Ontario Works payment on the same date covers September benefits. This timing difference matters when transitioning between programs, as it can result in either a gap or an overlap in coverage depending on which direction you move.

What other benefits can ODSP recipients stack on top of their provincial payment?

ODSP recipients can also receive the OTB, OCB, CGEB, and the federal Canada Disability Benefit without any of these reducing their provincial payment because Ontario has exempted these programs from social assistance income calculations. A single ODSP recipient who qualifies for the full OTB and the CDB could receive well over $1,700 per month from combined provincial and federal sources. The exact total depends on your income, eligible OTB credits, CDB entitlement, and whether you also qualify for the CGEB in months when that quarterly payment arrives.

Fact-Checked: All payment dates, benefit amounts, and eligibility details have been verified against the official CRA benefit payment dates page, the Government of Canada benefits calendar, the Ontario ODSP and Ontario Works program pages, and the Income Security Advocacy Centre’s July 2026 rates sheet.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.

Sidak Singh Dhanoa

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