What are the eligibility requirements for "Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)"?

Be at least 18 years old Reside in an eligible province (ON) Have a recognized severe and prolonged impairment

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Health and disability · ON

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Ontario income support for adults (18+) with a program-recognized disability and low income. Up to $1,436/month (basic needs + shelter, single person, July 2026). The exact amount depends on the situation and is calculated at filing.

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Technical sheet

odsp-2026

Category: Health and disability
Jurisdiction: ON
Amount: Based on situation
Official schedule: Up to $1,436/month (basic needs + shelter) for a single person (July 1, 2026 schedule, indexed +1.9%). The actual amount depends on household size, income and shelter cost (policy directive tables 6.1/6.2). Earnings exemption: $1,000/month + 25% above.

Sources and verification

Schedule edition: 1er juillet 2026 (indexé +1,9 %)
Last verified: August 2026

Conditions and procedure

Eligibility · application · documents

Eligibility conditions

01
Be at least 18 years old
02
Reside in an eligible province (ON)
03
Have a recognized severe and prolonged impairment

How to apply

01
Have your medical eligibility recognized by ODSP (disability determination) — mandatory condition.
02
Apply for ODSP income support through the ministry.

03.

Related programs

Health and disability

Related programs in the same category, with maximum annual amount.
Program and reference	Detail
01Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)Provincial
02Alberta Adult Health BenefitProvincial
03Alberta Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)Provincial
04Alberta Child Health BenefitProvincial

Program and reference

01Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)Provincial

02Alberta Adult Health BenefitProvincial

03Alberta Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)Provincial

04Alberta Child Health BenefitProvincial