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To receive the grant you must:
- meet the eligibility criteria
- apply within the timeframe listed below.
Your application
Anyone who will own any part of your home must be included on the application (PDF 750 K). You only need to lodge one application for your home, regardless of the number of applicants. Only one grant is payable per application.
Your application must be:
- signed by all applicants
- witnessed
- completed (including the age restriction/disqualifying arrangements/residency requirements addendum).
See the supporting documentation checklist for information you need to include in your application.
Note: A first home owner boost is available for contracts entered into between 14 October 2008 and 31 December 2009.
Where can I apply for the grant?
You can apply for the first home owner grant through an approved bank or lending institution.
You can also apply directly to the Office of State Revenue by sending us your application.
Note: You may be paid the grant sooner if you apply through an approved bank or financial institution.
How long do I have to apply for the grant?
You must apply for the grant within the following timeframes.
| Buying your home | You must apply within 1 year of taking possession of the home and your title being registered. |
| Contract to build | You must apply within 1 year of the home being completed, for instance, the final inspection report being issued. |
| Owner–builder | You must apply within 1 year of the home being completed, for instance, the final inspection report being issued. |
In some special cases, this period may be extended. If you are applying outside the application period, you need to include in your application a written statement explaining your circumstances.
Additional information
In order to determine whether or not you are eligible for the grant, we may ask you for additional information.
There are penalties for giving false or misleading information.