The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was introduced on 01 July 2000 to offset the effect of 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 is payable to first home owners that satisfy all of the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility

If you’re eligible for the grant, you can get $30,000 towards buying or building a new house, unit or townhouse (valued at less than $750,000) that you will live in.

• Anyone who is or will be an owner of the new home must be included on the application as an applicant.
• If you have a spouse, they must be included on the application—either as an applicant (co-owner) spouse or non-applicant spouse.
• You only need 1 application for your new home, regardless of the number of applicants.
• The grant is paid per new home, not to each applicant.
• When determining eligibility, each applicant and their spouse must be considered.