Government Grants
First Home Owner Government Grants
General Information
The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was introduced on 1 July 2000 to offset the effect of the GST on home ownership. It is a national scheme funded by the states and territories and administered under their own legislation.
Under the scheme, a one-off grant is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria.
To see if you are eligible or to obtain more information about the First Home Owner Grant, please follow the link to select the state or territory in which you intend to purchase your home.
Queensland
The Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant is currently $30,000 for eligible first home buyers.
Visit https://qro.qld.gov.au/property-concessions-grants/first-home-grant/ for full grant conditions and everything you need to know about the grant and your eligibility.
New South Wales
The First Home Owner Grant (New Home) offers $10,000 towards the purchase price, in addition to the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme benefits for eligible first home buyers.
Visit https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/grants-schemes/first-home-buyer for full grant conditions and everything you need to know about the grant and your eligibility.
Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) offers $10,000 towards buying or building a new home for eligible first home buyers.
Visit https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/first-home-owner for full grant conditions and everything you need to know about the grant and your eligibility.
South Australia
The First Home Owner Grant offers up to $15,000 towards buying or building a new home for eligible first home buyers.
Visit https://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au/FHOG for full grant conditions and everything you need to know about the grant and your eligibility.
Tasmania
The First Home Owner Grant offers up to $30,000 towards buying or building a new home for eligible first home buyers.
Visit https://www.sro.tas.gov.au/first-home-owner/eligibility for full grant conditions and everything you need to know about the grant and your eligibility.