Last Updated On 27 May 2026, 4:50 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
Ontario residents relying on the Ontario Disability Support Program will see their next deposit land on Friday, May 29, 2026, and this particular payment arrives during a window where several other federal and provincial benefit changes are converging at once.
A single ODSP recipient can currently receive up to $1,408 per month in combined basic needs and shelter support.
The next annual inflation increase is now less than 5-6 weeks away and the federal Canada Disability Benefit is set to rise alongside ODSP.
The May 29 deposit may be one of the last payments at current rates before a new benefit cycle reshapes monthly income for hundreds of thousands of Ontario households.
Here is a complete breakdown of the May 29 ODSP payment, current rates for every household type, the full 2026 payment calendar, the upcoming July increase, how the Canada Disability Benefit stacks on top, and what to do if your deposit does not arrive on time.
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May 29 Payment Date Confirmed
| Detail | Information |
| Payment Date | May 29, 2026 (Friday) |
| Program | Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) |
| Maximum for a Single Person | Up to $1,408/month |
| Current Rate Increase | 2.8% (effective July 2025) |
| Cumulative Increase Since 2022 | 20% |
| Payment Method | Direct deposit or reloadable payment card |
| Previous Payment | April 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment After This | June 30, 2026 |
The May 29 deposit covers the month of May 2026 and follows the same last-business-day schedule that delivered the previous ODSP payment on April 30.
Direct deposit timing can vary by financial institution, so some recipients may see funds post to their account earlier on the official payment date.
Recipients using a reloadable payment card should check their card balance on May 29, as posting times differ from direct deposit.
Paper cheque recipients should allow two to three additional business days for Canada Post delivery after the official date.
Current ODSP Payment Amounts for 2026
Ontario tied ODSP rates to inflation beginning in September 2022, and the fourth annual adjustment raised amounts by 2.8% effective July 1, 2025, as confirmed through the ODSP income support directives.
The table below shows the combined maximum ODSP income support for basic needs and shelter across the most common household situations, assuming actual shelter costs meet or exceed the provincial shelter maximum.
| Family Situation | Basic Needs | Shelter Max | Total Maximum |
| Single person | $809 | $599 | $1,408 |
| Couple, no dependents | $1,166 | $941 | $2,107 |
| Single parent + 1 child under 18 | $952 | $941 | $1,893 |
| Single parent + 2 children under 18 | $952 | $1,018 | $1,970 |
| Couple + 1 child under 18 | $1,166 | $1,018 | $2,184 |
| Couple + 2 children under 18 | $1,166 | $1,105 | $2,271 |
| Couple, both disabled, no dependents | $1,613 | $941 | Capped at $2,370 |
The basic needs component for a single recipient is $809 per month, rising to $1,166 for a recipient with a spouse and $1,613 for the double-disabled couple category.
Dependents under 18 do not add to the basic needs amount, but a sole-support parent with all dependents under 18 receives a $143 supplement on top of their basic needs.
The shelter component reflects actual eligible housing costs such as rent, mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes, insurance, or condo fees, capped at the maximum shelter amount for each benefit unit size.
Recipients whose housing costs fall below the shelter maximum will receive a proportionally lower total payment than the figures shown above.
These amounts exclude additional benefits like the special diet allowance, medical transportation, remote communities allowance, and the Ontario Trillium Benefit, which is administered separately by the CRA.
Complete 2026 ODSP Payment Dates
ODSP payment dates are published by the Ontario government, while federal benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit, CPP, OAS, and the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit follow separate federal payment calendars.
| Payment Date |
| January 30, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 |
| March 31, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 |
| June 30, 2026 |
| July 31, 2026 |
| August 31, 2026 |
| September 29, 2026 |
| October 30, 2026 |
| November 30, 2026 |
| To Be Confirmed |
December 2026 payments may be issued earlier in the month to accommodate the holiday season, and the exact date will be confirmed by the Ontario government closer to the time.
The July 31 payment is particularly important because it will be the first deposit reflecting the new inflation-adjusted rates for the 2026–2027 benefit year.
Recipients should bookmark their MyBenefits account to track individual payment status and confirm deposit amounts before each scheduled date, alongside their CRA My Account for federal benefits.
Ontario Works Payments Also Arriving May 29
Ontario Works recipients will receive their payment on the same date, covering June 2026 living expenses under the standard provincial schedule, as confirmed in the latest benefit payment roundup for this week.
Ontario Works rates have remained frozen since 2018, with no inflation indexation applied to the program despite cumulative cost-of-living increases exceeding 20% over that period.
| Family Situation | Basic Needs | Shelter Max | OW Maximum |
| Single person | $343 | $390 | $733 |
| Couple, no dependents | $494 | $642 | $1,136 |
| Single parent + 1 child under 18 | $360 | $642 | $1,002 |
| Single parent + 2 children under 18 | $360 | $697 | $1,057 |
| Couple + 1 child under 18 | $494 | $697 | $1,191 |
| Couple + 2 children under 18 | $494 | $756 | $1,250 |
The gap between ODSP and Ontario Works maximum amounts has widened every year since 2022 because only ODSP receives annual inflation adjustments.
A single person on Ontario Works receives $733 per month at maximum, which is $675 less than the $1,408 maximum available to a single ODSP recipient.
Ontario Works families with children may also receive the Ontario Child Benefit separately, depending on eligibility and tax filing status.
ODSP Increase Coming in July 2026
The 2026 Ontario Budget reaffirmed that ODSP and Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities will continue to be indexed to inflation, with the next adjustment scheduled for July 1, 2026.
The exact percentage for the July 2026 increase has not yet been announced by the provincial government.
The previous four annual adjustments since September 2022 have collectively raised ODSP rates by 20%, with the most recent being the 2.8% increase in July 2025, the lowest of the four.
If Ontario inflation continues to moderate, the 2026 adjustment could land in a similar range, though the final figure will depend on the Ontario Consumer Price Index data for the reference period used in the calculation.
Recipients do not need to apply separately for the annual ODSP inflation adjustment, and the updated basic needs and shelter maximums are expected to appear automatically in the July 31 payment.
July 2026 is also the month when several other benefits reset, including the Canada Child Benefit, the newly renamed Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replacing the GST/HST credit with amounts 25% higher, and the Ontario Trillium Benefit’s new benefit year calculated using 2025 tax returns.
This convergence of resets means that many ODSP recipients who also receive federal and provincial tax credits will see multiple payment amounts change within the same month.
Canada Disability Benefit Stacks on Top of ODSP
Ontario has formally exempted the federal Canada Disability Benefit as income for social assistance purposes, which means ODSP recipients who also qualify for the CDB can collect both payments in full without one reducing the other.
The CDB currently pays up to $200 per month for the July 2025 to June 2026 benefit year.
Starting in July 2026, the maximum CDB rises to $204 per month after a confirmed 2% federal indexation, as detailed in our CDB payment guide.
A single ODSP recipient who also receives the maximum Canada Disability Benefit currently collects up to $1,608 per month from these two programs alone.
After both the ODSP inflation adjustment and the CDB indexation take effect in July, that combined figure will increase further, though the exact new total depends on the still-unannounced ODSP rate increase.
To qualify for the CDB, you must be between 18 and 64 years of age, hold a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate from the CRA, be a Canadian resident for tax purposes, and have filed your 2025 income tax return along with your spouse or common-law partner.
The next CDB deposit is scheduled for June 18, 2026, on its own separate monthly calendar, which means ODSP recipients who qualify will see a federal payment mid-month and a provincial payment at month-end, a pattern that also applies to other CRA benefit payments arriving throughout the month.
Working While Receiving ODSP in 2026
Ontario encourages ODSP recipients to work if they are able, and the program includes earnings exemption rules that let you keep a portion of your employment income without losing your full benefit.
The first $200 of net monthly employment income is fully exempt and does not reduce your ODSP payment at all.
After the first $200, 50% of your remaining net employment income is exempt, meaning for every additional dollar you earn, your ODSP payment decreases by only 50 cents.
This structure is designed to ensure that working always leaves you financially better off than relying solely on ODSP income support.
For example, a single ODSP recipient who earns $1,000 per month from part-time work would see $200 fully exempted plus $400 exempted from the remaining $800, leaving $400 counted as income against their ODSP payment.
Self-employment income follows different rules that factor in business expenses, and recipients should report all earnings monthly to avoid overpayments that could trigger a recovery by the province.
Other Benefits That Stack with ODSP
ODSP recipients may qualify for several additional federal and provincial benefits that operate on independent payment schedules, and stacking these can significantly increase total monthly income beyond the base ODSP amount, as covered in our complete CRA payment dates guide for 2026–2027.
| Benefit | Max Monthly Amount | Next Payment | Administered By |
| Ontario Trillium Benefit | Varies (up to ~$235/month) | June 10, 2026 | CRA (for Ontario) |
| Canada Disability Benefit | $200/month (rising to $204 in July) | June 18, 2026 | Service Canada |
| Canada Child Benefit | Up to $666.41/child under 6 | June 19, 2026 | CRA |
| GST/HST Credit top-up | One-time payment | June 5, 2026 | CRA |
| Canada Groceries & Essentials Benefit | Replaces GST/HST Credit in July | July 3, 2026 | CRA |
| CPP Disability | Up to $1,606.78/month | May 27, 2026 | Service Canada |
Filing your 2025 income tax return is essential to receiving these benefits, even if you had no taxable income during the year, because the CRA uses your return to calculate eligibility and payment amounts across all income-tested programs.
What to Do If Your May 29 Payment Is Missing
If your ODSP payment does not appear in your bank account by the end of the business day on May 29, there are several possible explanations.
Direct deposit processing times vary by financial institution, and some banks post government deposits in the evening rather than at the start of the business day.
If you recently changed your banking information, there may be a one-cycle delay while the update is processed by the provincial payment system.
Outstanding income reporting requirements, scheduled file reviews, or changes in your household or shelter situation can all affect whether a payment is released on time or whether the amount changes from what you expected.
Paper cheque recipients should wait until at least June 3 before contacting their local ODSP office, allowing for normal Canada Post delivery timelines.
You can check your payment status directly through your MyBenefits account online or by contacting your local ODSP office, which is listed in the Ontario office locator directory on the Ontario government website.
If your payment is confirmed as sent but has not arrived, your caseworker can investigate whether the payment was returned by the financial institution due to a closed or incorrect account.
ODSP Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for ODSP income support in 2026, you must meet both financial and disability criteria as determined by the Ontario government.
The financial eligibility test considers your income, assets, and household size against the provincial thresholds, while the disability determination requires completion of a medical package by an approved health care professional.
You must be an Ontario resident, be 18 years of age or older, be in financial need based on the income and asset limits, and have a substantial physical or mental disability that is expected to last one year or more and that makes it difficult to care for yourself, function in the community, or work, as outlined in the ODSP eligibility requirements published by the province.
Permanent residents and refugees living in Ontario may be eligible for ODSP if they meet both the financial and disability criteria, though eligibility depends on your specific immigration status.
If you are waiting for your ODSP application to be processed and do not have enough money to support yourself, you can apply to Ontario Works and ODSP at the same time through the online application portal, and your Ontario Works eligibility will be assessed first while the longer ODSP disability determination process continues.
How to Apply for ODSP
You can apply for ODSP online through the provincial Social Assistance Digital Application portal, by phone at 1-888-999-1142, or in person by booking an appointment at your local ODSP office.
The online application takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes and should be submitted for yourself and all immediate family members living in your household.
After submitting, a caseworker from your local ODSP office will review your application and contact you within 15 business days to schedule a verification appointment.
At that appointment, you will need to provide documentation including proof of income, shelter costs, bank statements covering at least one month before the application date, and information about any other assets.
If you are found financially eligible, you will receive a Disability Determination Package that must be completed by an approved health care professional unless you belong to a prescribed class that is exempt from the medical review.
The full application process can take several months from start to first payment, so applicants in urgent financial need should explore interim Ontario Works assistance and any federal benefits they may qualify for while their ODSP application is being processed.
The May 29 payment is one of only two remaining deposits at the current ODSP rates before the July inflation adjustment takes effect, with the June 30 payment being the final one at existing levels before the new benefit year begins.
Ontario residents should also be aware that several provincial rule changes arriving in June 2026 could affect household budgets, including the June 5 GST/HST credit one-time top-up payment, the self-employment tax-filing deadline of June 16, and new Ontario auto insurance reforms that may change coverage structures.
For a broader view of every payment date through June 2027, including the CCB, OTB, CDB, and the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, see our complete CRA benefits payment calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will ODSP recipients receive a raise in July 2026?
Yes, the 2026 Ontario Budget confirmed that ODSP rates will continue to be indexed to inflation with the next adjustment scheduled for July 1, 2026. The exact percentage has not yet been announced but will be based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index for the reference period. Recipients do not need to apply for the increase because the updated rates will appear automatically in the July 31, 2026 payment.
Does receiving the federal Canada Disability Benefit reduce my ODSP payment?
No, Ontario has formally exempted the Canada Disability Benefit as income for social assistance purposes. ODSP recipients who qualify for the CDB can receive both the full provincial ODSP payment and the full federal CDB payment without any reduction or clawback. A single recipient currently collecting both the maximum ODSP and maximum CDB receives up to $1,608 per month from these two programs combined.
What is the maximum ODSP payment for a couple where both spouses have disabilities?
A couple where both spouses qualify for ODSP disability status receives a combined basic needs amount of $1,613 and a shelter maximum of $941, but the total income support is capped at $2,370 per month. This cap means the combined household payment does not simply equal twice the single-person amount, though both individuals may independently qualify for the federal Canada Disability Benefit on top of the provincial payment.
Can I work part-time and still keep my ODSP benefits?
Yes, ODSP includes earnings exemption rules that allow you to keep a portion of your employment income. The first $200 of net monthly earnings is fully exempt, and 50% of any remaining net earnings are also exempt. This means working always leaves you with more total income than relying on ODSP alone. You must report all earnings monthly to your caseworker to avoid an overpayment recovery.
Why is my ODSP payment lower than the maximum amount shown in the rate tables?
The maximum ODSP payment assumes your actual shelter costs meet or exceed the provincial shelter maximum for your benefit unit size. If your rent, mortgage, or housing costs are lower than the shelter cap, your payment will be proportionally less. Other factors that can reduce your payment include employment income, spousal income, income from other sources, and assets that exceed the program thresholds. Your caseworker can explain exactly how your individual payment amount is calculated based on the information you have reported.
Fact Checked: All ODSP payment rates and dates in this article have been verified against the official Ontario Disability Support Program page on ontario.ca, the 2026 Ontario Budget chapter on services, and the Government of Canada benefits payment calendar on canada.ca.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or medical advice. Contact your local ODSP office or a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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