FHOG

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS GRANT

WHAT IS FHOCG?
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WHAT IS FHOG?

The FHOG is financial assistance provided for Australians buying their first home. As permanent residents you would be eligible for the FHOG (sorry if you are temporary residents then you can’t claim the grant). You will be provided to meet the eligibility criteria.

WHAT TYPE OF DWELLING QUALIFIES FOR THE GRANT? 

Single Dwelling, Duplex, Flat, Townhouse etc….. any dwelling that is suitable as a residence. It MUST be conected through the land to water and sewerage services. Therefore a houseboat or caravan are not eligible.

The FHOG is not available for renovations to an existing building or for the purchase of vacant land.

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?

To be eligible for the FHOG,  one of the applicants needs to be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency in Australia. None of the applicants can have previously owned a home anywhere in Australia. Applicants must occupy the home purchased as their principle place of residence.

New migrants are eligible.

DOES MY INCOME AFFECT THE GRANT?

The grant is not means tested. Your income will not be taken into account when you apply for the FHOG.

WHAT EVIDENCE DO I NEED TO PROVIDE?

When you submit your application you will need to provide the following documentary evidence to establish your eligibility.
– If you where born in Australia – a certified copy of your birth certificate or Australian Passport.
– If you are a Naturalised Australian – a copy of your Certificate of Australian Citizenship or Australian Passport
– If you are a permanent resident – a copy of your Permanent Resident Visa. You will also be required to provide
A signed copy of the Offer and Acceptance (if you are purchasing an established home)
A signed copy of the Building Contract (if you are contracting to have a home built)
Evidence of the actual cost t o you and evidence confirming the home is ready for occupation (if you are an owner builder)

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?

If you are eligible for the grant you can use it for whatever you want to use it for. There are no conditions as to how the grant is used.

WHERE DO I GET THE APPLICATION FROM FROM?

Application forms are available by visiting the FHOG website http://www.firsthome.gov.au. They can also be obtained from the state revenue department or from any approved FHOG participants.

WHEN DO I LODGE THE APPLICATION?

Once a contract to buy or build a property has been made you can lodge your FHOG application, or the foundations are laid on an owner built home, provided the application is lodged within 12 months of the completion of the transaction.

For more details on FHOG in your state click on the links below:
http://www.firsthome.gov.au.