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Is Rent Tax Deductible in Ontario? How to Claim the Rent Credit

Rent isn't a federal tax deduction, but Ontario renters can get money back through the Ontario energy and property tax credit, part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Complete Form ON-BEN with your tax return and enter the rent you paid for your principal residence.

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Missed it? You can still claim by sending a completed ON-BEN with a letter or Form T1-ADJ. The benefit is paid monthly as part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit.

Step by step

  1. File your income tax return.

    The credit for a benefit year is based on the previous year's return.

  2. Complete Form ON-BEN.

    Tick the box to apply for the Ontario energy and property tax credit.

  3. Enter the rent you paid for your principal residence.

    If you live with a spouse or common-law partner, report the rent for both of you.

  4. Keep your rent receipts.

    The CRA can ask for them.

Phone numbers

Ontario benefits and credits

1-877-627-6645

Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 5 pm Eastern time

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Can You Claim Property Taxes on Your Tax Return? Property tax on your own home is not a federal deduction, but some provinces give credits for it. In Ontario, you claim property tax (or rent) through the Ontario Trillium Benefit by completing Form ON-BEN with your tax return. Property tax on a rental property is a rental expense. Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) Payment Dates 2026 Remaining 2026 dates: November 10 and December 10. The Ontario Trillium Benefit, which combines the Ontario energy and property tax credit, the Northern Ontario energy credit and the Ontario sales tax credit, is paid monthly, around the 10th.

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