National roundup of first home buyer grants

National roundup of first home buyer grants
Staff ReporterOctober 6, 2016

What are the government grants for first home buyers in your state or territory?

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, one-off grants are still payable to first home owners that satisfy the eligibility criteria.

To see if you are eligible, click on the links below the correspond to the state or territory you are looking to purchase in.

New South Wales State Government

 

 

Australian Capital Territory 

 

Northern Territory State Government

 

Queensland State Government

 

Government of South Australia

Tasmanian Government

State Revenue Office of Victoria

Government of Western Australia

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