Under the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) Scheme, a one-off grant is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria.
This is a summary of eligibility points and contacts by state for building of new homes with commencements as at 1 July 2015. If you commenced your project before this date or are still to commence, please check the details that apply as at your date of project commencement.
Transfer duty concessions/exemptions may also apply. Applications are to be lodged within 12 months of completion. Each state differs slightly so check your relevant state requirements carefully.
Australian Capital Territory
- FHOG $12,500
- Market value not to exceed $750,000
New South Wales
- FHOG $15,000 ($10,000 from 1 January 2016)
- Market value not to exceed $750,000
Northern Territory
- FHOG $26,000
- Market value not to exceed $600,000
Queensland
- Great Start Grant $15,000
- Market value not to exceed $750,000
South Australia
- FHOG $15,000
- Market value not to exceed $575,000
Tasmania
- First Home Owners Boost to $20,000
- No market value limit
Victoria
- FHOG $10,000
- Market value not to exceed $750,000
Western Australia
- FHOG $10,000
- Market value not to exceed $750,000/$1,000,000 (depending on location)
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