Westpac Financial Education
First Home Owner Grant
Federal and State governments provide a one-off payment of $7,000, known as the First Home Owner Grant, to help first home buyers purchase their own home.
How do you qualify?
- You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Your house must be your principal place of residence for a continuous period of 6 months within the first year of owning it
- You must be buying or building your own home
- You must apply in the state or territory where the house is
- You cannot have owned a property or received the grant before. This includes your spouse or de facto if you are co-owners.
How to apply
One of our home loan experts can process the grant for you or you can apply through a solicitor.
Like to know more?
For the latest information on the First Home Owner Grant, take the time to visit the government's First Home Owner Grant website or contact the State Revenue Office in your state.
Things you should know
- Terms and Conditions apply and are available on request. Application subject to approval and normal lending criteria. Fees and charges apply.
- The information appearing on this page is general only and is not to be relied upon as being complete, accurate or up to date and does not take into account your personal financial circumstances. Information is subject to change.
