ODSP Payment Dates 2026: Schedule, Amounts, and the July Rate Increase

ODSP income support is paid on the last business day of each month, and a single recipient can receive up to $1,408 a month for basic needs and shelter combined. Rates rise 1.9% on July 1, 2026. Unlike CRA benefits, ODSP is an Ontario social assistance program run by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. All figures here come from the Ontario government’s Ontario Disability Support Program page.

2026 ODSP Payment Dates

ODSP pays on the last business day of each month. The confirmed 2026 dates are:

The December payment is typically issued earlier in the month rather than on the last business day; Ontario confirms the exact date closer to year-end.

How Much ODSP Pays

A single person can receive up to $1,408 a month for basic needs and shelter combined. Couples and families receive more, and the precise amount depends on your living situation, family size, and any other income. Beyond income support, ODSP can cover prescription drugs, dental, vision, medical transportation, and assistive devices — these have no fixed amount and depend on your situation.

The July 2026 Rate Increase

Ontario is increasing ODSP rates by 1.9% effective July 1, 2026. According to the Ontario government, this is the fifth increase since September 2022, bringing the cumulative rise to more than 22%. ODSP rates are tied to inflation and adjusted every July. The 1.9% increase applies to:

• basic needs and shelter maximum amounts for individuals and families;
• board and lodge amounts;
• the amount for a couple where both people have disabilities;
• amounts for services from a long-term care home or specialized care residence.

Eligibility and Asset Limits

To qualify for ODSP income support you must be at least 18, an Ontario resident, in financial need, and have a substantial physical or mental impairment expected to last a year or more that is verified by a health-care provider.

Exempt assets that do not count toward the limit include your primary residence, primary vehicle, RESPs, RDSPs, necessary household items, and pre-paid funerals. Certain income is also exempt, including the Canada Child Benefit and the Ontario Child Benefit, child support, and RDSP payments.

How Payments Arrive

ODSP is paid by direct deposit or a reloadable payment card for recipients without a bank account. Direct deposits usually appear on the scheduled date, though some banks post them the evening before. Applications can take a few months to process, so applicants may receive Ontario Works payments while waiting for an ODSP decision.