First Home Owner's Grant

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 of up to $7000 is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria.   More Information To see if you are eligible or to obtain more information about the First Home Owner Grant, please click on the link for your state or territory below. Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia http://www.firsthome.gov.au/