Applications for the First Home Owner Grant may be made through an Approved Agent.

If you are unable to lodge your application with an Approved Agent you can lodge with RevenueSA.

Applications need to be made within 12 months of completing the transaction.

The first home owner grant is payable per eligible transaction regardless of the number of applicants. First home owner grant payments will not be split.

Applying through an approved agent

There are many financial institutions that have been authorised as Approved Agents to process applications. If you are obtaining finance through one of these financial institutions, you may apply directly through them.

When will the grant be paid?

If you apply through an Approved Agent, your first home owner grant will be paid:

Purchase of a new home or an off-the-plan home

At date of settlement.

Contract to build

On date of first progress payment by Approved Agent.

Owner builder

When application with appropriate supporting evidence is provided to the Approved Agent along with a Statutory Declaration stating that the home is complete and ready for occupation as a place of residence.

Applying through RevenueSA

To apply for the first home owner grant through RevenueSA complete the First Home Owner Grant Application & Lodgement Guide (PDF 626KB).

Completed applications can be emailed to fhog.support@sa.gov.au or posted to:

FHOG Applications
GPO Box 1353
ADELAIDE SA 5001

A supporting documentation checklist can be found in Section 8 of this form. You must ensure you complete all sections of the application before submitting to RevenueSA.

When will the grant be paid?

If you apply through RevenueSA, your first home owner grant will be paid:

Purchase of a new home or an off-the-plan home

Within 5 days after approval of the application and evidence provided showing that settlement has taken place (please complete a Confirmation of Settlement and Lodgement (PDF 195KB)).

Before payment will be made, the land transfer must be registered with the Lands Titles Office.

Contract to build

Within 5 days after approval of the application and evidence providing showing that foundations have been laid.

Before payment will be made, the first progress invoice issued by the builder must be provided to RevenueSA.

Owner builder

Within 5 days of RevenueSA approving the application and all required evidence provided.

Before payment will be made, a Statutory Declaration stating that the home is complete and ready for occupation as a place of residence must be provided to RevenueSA.

What do I need to complete the application?

To complete your application you will need:

Proof of identity for each applicant/spouse or domestic partner

One document from the list provided in Section 1 - Proof of Identity (refer to page 2 of the First Home Owner Grant Application & Lodgement Guide (PDF 626KB). This includes documents such as an Australian Birth Certificate, Australian Passport, Australian Drivers Licence or Australian Medicare Card.

Additional supporting evidence is required if you are:

  • Married - Copy of your marriage certificate.
  • Divorced - Copy of your divorce certificate.
  • Widowed  - Copy of the death certificate of your spouse/domestic partner.
  • Separated - a Statutory Declaration with the following information:
    • the name of your former spouse/domestic partner;
    • spouse/domestic partner’s date of birth;
    • the date you were married or commenced cohabiting in a domestic partnership;
    • the date you separated;
    • your former spouse/domestic partner’s current address (if known); and
    • a statement to the effect that you do not live together and have no intention of resuming cohabitation.

If lodging with RevenueSA, a legible copy of the identification documentation is required.

Purchase of a new home or an off-the-plan home

  • Copy of your Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the vendor and purchaser.
  • Confirmation of Settlement and Lodgement (PDF 195KB).
  • Documentation evidencing that the property meets the definition of a new home, such as a statement from the vendor (new home only).
  • Written statement from the developer confirming that the home has been completed and is ready to be occupied, including the date this occurred (off the plan only).

Contract to build

  • Copy of your Contract to build dated and signed by all parties.
  • Copy of the first progress payment invoice for the laying of the foundations.

Owner builder

  • Copy of all major receipts for building costs incurred for the construction of the home, e.g. foundations/stumps, timber framing, cladding, plumbing, electricity, roofing, kitchen. The evidence submitted must not include your own labour costs.
  • Statutory Declaration that states that the home is complete, and is ready to be occupied as a place of residence, and the date that this occurred.

Grant payment details

Your bank account details for payment of the first home owner grant.

Repaying the Grant

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