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First Home Owner Grant NSW

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New South Wales first home buyers looking to get into the market may be eligible for the NSW First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). 

The grant is open to those buying or building brand-new home for the first time, helping to cut down some of the costs of purchasing property.

How much is the First Home Owner Grant in NSW?

The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) for NSW is worth $10,000. 

A map of New South Wales, with details about the First Home Owner Grant

Who is eligible for the First Home Owner Grant in NSW?

To qualify for the $10,000 FHOG in NSW, you'll need to either be purchasing a brand-new, off-the-plan, or substantially renovated home valued up to $600,000, or buying vacant land on which you'll build a new home valued up to $750,000.

Other eligibility requirements include:

  • You must be over the age of 18.
  • At least one applicant needs to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. 
  • At least one applicant will reside in the property for at least six continuous months with the 12 month completion of the transaction as their main place of residency.
  • Applicants must have never owned/co-owned residential property or received a first home owner grant before.

How to apply for the First Home Owner Grant in NSW?

Applying for the grant is pretty straightforward.

  • You’ll need to download and complete the First Home Owner Grant Application PDF from the official Service NSW site.
  • Gather proof of identification, a copy of the contract for the sale (dated and signed by the seller) and additional supporting documents.
  • Lodge the form with your mortgage lender or Revenue NSW.

You’ll be paid the grant either on the date of the settlement (if you lodged the application prior) or within 15 business days of applying.

What other grants or schemes are available in NSW?

Stamp duty relief

  • A transfer duty exemption (formerly known as stamp duty) on homes valued up to $650,000 or a concessional rate for those between $650,000 and $800,000.  
  • A transfer duty exemption when purchasing vacant land valued up to $350,000 or a concessional rate for land between $350,000 and $450,000. 

First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme

From 1 July 2023, you could qualify for a full exemption from stamp duty if you're buying a new or existing home valued up to $800,000, or a concessional rate for homes between $800,000 to $1,000,000.

How do I apply for the first home owners grant in other states or territories?

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