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First Home Owner Grant


Frequently Asked Questions

The Frequently Asked Questions have been divided into seven categories to make it easier for you to find the answer you are looking for. Just click on the desired category to view a list of questions and answers.

Spouses/Domestic Partners

My spouse/domestic partner has previously owned a home. Am I eligible?

If your spouse/domestic partner owned the home prior to 1/7/2000 you are not eligible. If the home was purchased on or after 1/7/2000, and your spouse/domestic partner did not occupy the home, you may be eligible. Your spouse/domestic partner must be included on your application.

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If I am buying a home in my name only, must my spouse/domestic partner be included on the application form?

Yes. The criteria applies to both the applicant and the applicant's spouse/domestic partner. Your spouse/domestic partner must be included on your application.

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If I am divorced, and my previous spouse/domestic partner owned a home that I had no interest in, am I eligible for the Grant?

If you are divorced/separated, you are not required to consider the ownerships of your previous spouse/domestic partner. You will be eligible for the Grant provided that you have not had a relevant interest in a previous property and you meet all other eligibility criteria.

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If my partner has previously owned vacant land but not a house, will we be eligible for the Grant on the purchase or construction of our first home?

Yes, vacant land is not regarded as residential property (a home) for FHOG purposes.

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What is considered to be a Domestic Partnership?

A person is the domestic partner of another if they live together in a close personal relationship.

A close personal relationship is defined to mean the relationship between 2 adult persons (whether or not related by family and irrespective of their gender) who live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis, but does not include-

(a) the relationship between a legally married couple;or

(b) a relationship where 1 of the persons provides the other with domestic support or personal care (or both) for fee or reward, or on behalf of some other person or an organisation of whatever kind.

Note: Two persons may live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis whether or not a sexual relationship exits or has ever existed, between them.

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This page was last reviewed 22 October, 2008