First Home Owner (New Home) Grant – how to apply

What you'll need to do to access the First Home Owner (New Home) Grant.

First home buyers who are building their home or buying a newly built, off the plan, or substantially renovated property may be eligible for a $10,000 grant to put towards the purchase price. Visit First Home Owner (New Home) Grant to find out more.

Follow these steps

Follow the steps below to apply for the First Home Owner (New Home) Grant.

Have your documents ready

What will I need?

The supporting documents you need depend on the type of property you are purchasing.

Property purchase type	Supporting documentation
Newly built, 'off the plan' or substantially renovated home (up to $600,000)	A copy of your contract for sale, dated and signed by vendor. A title search showing you and/or the other applicant(s) as owners of the property. A statement from the vendor or their legal representative confirming: this is the first sale of the home, and it has not been occupied since completion of construction. List of renovations (if substantially renovated). Where there is no contract, or the sale of the property is between family members or related/ associated parties, also attach the following. A copy of the transfer, dated and signed by all parties. Evidence that consideration has been paid. Evidence of total value of property (house and land).
Comprehensive home building contract (up to $750,000)	A copy of the front page, signature page and Schedules 1-5 of the comprehensive home building contract dated and signed by all parties. A title search showing you and/or the other applicant(s) as owners of the property. A copy of the interim or final occupation certificate. Recent evidence of the land value. A final statement from the builder, including details of all variations.

Property purchase type

Supporting documentation

Newly built, 'off the plan' or substantially renovated home
(up to $600,000)

A copy of your contract for sale, dated and signed by vendor.
A title search showing you and/or the other applicant(s) as owners of the property.
A statement from the vendor or their legal representative confirming:
- this is the first sale of the home, and
- it has not been occupied since completion of construction.
List of renovations (if substantially renovated).

Where there is no contract, or the sale of the property is between family members or related/ associated parties, also attach the following.

A copy of the transfer, dated and signed by all parties.
Evidence that consideration has been paid.
Evidence of total value of property (house and land).

Comprehensive home building contract
(up to $750,000)

A copy of the front page, signature page and Schedules 1-5 of the comprehensive home building contract dated and signed by all parties.
A title search showing you and/or the other applicant(s) as owners of the property.
A copy of the interim or final occupation certificate.
Recent evidence of the land value.
A final statement from the builder, including details of all variations.

Submit your application

Apply before you settle

If you need the grant for your property settlement or first drawn down/progress payment, you can apply through the financial institution that arranged your home loan.

Most banks, credit unions, building societies, housing co-ops, finance companies and other lenders are approved agents and will be able to submit an application on your behalf.

For contracts entered into on or after 1 July 2023, use this First Home Owner (New Home) Grant Application form and lodgement guide.

Your lender will also need to see your proof of identity documents as well.

Apply after settlement

If you’ve already completed the purchase or construction process, you can lodge your application via the FHOG customer portal.

You must lodge within 12 months of settlement or the completed construction date of your new home. Additional documents will be required for applications submitted after 12 months.

For contracts entered into on or before 30 June 2023, use this First Home Owner (New Home) Grant Application form and lodgement guide, and attach the supporting information outlined above plus documents to prove your identity. The residence requirement for such applications is 6 continuous months.

Apply for First Home Owner (New Home) Grant

Things to remember

Changes in living arrangements – if your circumstances change and you are not able to meet the residence requirement you will no longer be eligible for the grant.
Verification – we regularly check applications for inaccuracies and compare the information you provided to data from other government agencies and businesses. Substantial penalties apply for providing false or misleading information.
Lodging objections – you can lodge an objection or request a reassessment within 60 days.