The OEPTC has two components: 1) an energy component and 2) a property tax component. You should apply for the OEPTC if you are eligible for either component.
You may be eligible for the energy component if:
- You were a resident of Ontario and one of the following conditions applies:
- You will be 18 years of age or older before June 1 of the year you’re applying for.
- You had a spouse or common-law partner.
- You are a parent who lives or previously lived with your child.
- At least one of the following conditions applies to you:
- Rent for your principal residence, which was subject to Ontario municipal or education property tax, was paid by or for you.
- Property tax for your principal residence in Ontario was paid by or for you.
- You lived on a reserve in Ontario and home energy costs (for example, electricity, heat) for your principal residence on the reserve were paid by or for you or,
- You lived in a public or non-profit long-term care home in Ontario and an amount for accommodation was paid by or for you.
You may be eligible for the property tax component if:
- you were a resident of Ontario and one of the following conditions applies:
- You will be 18 years of age or older before June 1 of the year you’re applying for.
- You had a spouse or common-law partner.
- You are a parent who lives or previously lived with your child and
- At least one of the following conditions applied to you:
- Rent for your principal residence, which was subject to Ontario municipal or education property tax, was paid by or for you.
- Property tax for your principal residence was paid by or for you or,
- You lived in a designated Ontario university, college, or private school residence.
Social Insurance Number
For example:
- confirmation of SIN letter
- plastic SIN card (non-expired)
Apply for OEPTC
- Files your taxes, even if you don't have any income to report.
- In your income tax return, complete the ON-BEN Application for the Ontario Trillium Benefit and the Ontario Senior Homeowner's Property Tax Grant.