• fully complete the application and lodge with all relevant supporting documentation
• be a natural person (that is, not applying as a company or trust, other than a trustee for a person with a legal disability) and at least 18 years of age
• ensure at least one applicant is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
• be building/purchasing a new home for which the contract was signed on or after 1 July 2000 or building a home as an owner builder where building commenced on or after 1 July 2000
• be building/purchasing a new home for which the total market value of the property does not exceed:
  • $650,000 for eligible transactions which commenced on or after 15 June 2023; or
  • $575,000 for eligible transactions which commenced between 17 September 2010 and 14 June 2023.
• ensure each person holding a relevant interest in the property is an applicant
• ensure each applicant will reside in the home as their principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least 6 months commencing within 12 months of completion of the eligible transaction; and
• lodge an application within 12 months of completion of the eligible transaction.

• not have previously received a First Home Owner Grant in any state or territory of Australia. If a grant was received but later paid back together with any penalty you may be entitled to reapply for the grant
• not have previously owned or held a relevant interest in a residential property anywhere in Australia prior to 1 July 2000; and
• not have occupied for a continuous period of at least 6 months, a residential property in which they acquired a relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000 anywhere in Australia.

• ensure that the information contained in your application for the grant is complete and correct; and
• notify the Commissioner of State Taxation, and repay the grant, if you are unable to fulfil any of the conditions of payment of the grant (including the residence requirement).

Note: If you are unsure about any of your obligations, the conditions or the information that is required by the Commissioner of State Taxation to determine your eligibility, then it is important that you contact RevenueSA for clarification.

Provide a copy (certification not required) of a category 1 document (see below) for each applicant and their spouse/domestic partner. The documentation provided for the identity check conducted by the Approved Agent will meet the remaining Proof of Identity categories.

Category 1

Primary identity document and evidence of citizenship or permanent residency (provide one document):

If an Australian citizen:

• Australian Birth Certificate issued by Births, Deaths & Marriages (Office of Consumer & Business Affairs).
• Australian Passport.
• Citizenship Certificate or Australian Certificate of Registration by Descent.

Note: Australian Citizen Certificate or Permanent Residency Visa must have been issued on or before the lodgement of the application of the First Home Owner Grant.

If a New Zealand citizen:

• current passport.

Note: New Zealand citizens must be living in Australia at the time of application.

If a citizen of another country:

• current passport; and
• evidence of permanent residency or permanent residence visa.

Note: At least one applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. All applicants must be living in Australia.

Note: Evidence of change of name is required if the name on any of the documents presented is different to the name of the applicant, for example, marriage certificate, change of name certificate.

Additional supporting evidence is required if any of the following applies to you:

If you are:

The following evidence must be provided with your application:

Each applicant and their spouse/domestic partner must provide at least one document from the below list.

If you are unable to provide the preferred documents, please contact RevenueSA to discuss your circumstances.

Please ensure all copies provided are legible.

• Australian Birth Certificate
• Australian Certificate of Registration by Descent
• Australian Change of Name Certificate
• Australian Citizenship Certificate
• Australian Driver’s Licence
• Australian ImmiCard
• Australian Marriage Certificate
• Australian Medicare Card
• Australian Passport or Travel Document
• Australian Visa

Note: Evidence of change of name is required if the name on any of the documents presented is different to the name of the applicant, for example, marriage certificate, change of name certificate.

Additional supporting evidence is required if any of the following applies to you:

If you are:

• A copy of the Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the vendor and purchaser.
• A Confirmation of Settlement and Lodgement for Registration form (PDF 141KB) or proof of lodgement of registration with Lands Services SA.
• If you are purchasing a new home provide a written statement from the vendor confirming the home has not previously been sold or occupied as a place of residence.
• If purchasing a home off-the-plan, a Certificate of Occupancy from the developer confirming that the apartment has been completed and is ready to be occupied, including the date this occurred.

Related or associated party purchase

Where there is no written contract or the transaction is between family members or related or associated parties, you will need to supply all of the following:

• a copy of the transfer signed and dated by all parties showing date the duty was paid
• a Confirmation of Settlement and Lodgement for Registration form (PDF 141KB) or proof of lodgement of registration with Lands Services SA; and
• evidence that the consideration has been paid by the applicant, for example, provide copies of bank statements of both the vendor and applicant showing the payment (withdrawal) and receipt (deposit) of the purchase money at settlement and any copies of loan agreements.

Note: Additional documents may be requested after lodgement of the application in order to confirm eligibility for the grant.

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

Note: Additional documents may be requested after lodgement of the application in order to confirm eligibility for the grant.

• Copy of all major receipts for building costs incurred for the construction of the home, for example, foundations/stumps, timber framing, cladding, plumbing, electricity, roofing, kitchen. The evidence submitted must not include your own labour costs.
• A copy of any contracts signed if you are purchasing a transportable or kit home.
• A copy of the delivery invoice if you have purchased a transportable home being built off-site; and
• A 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.

Answer the questions by selecting the relevant 'yes' or 'no' box. The answers are designed to establish that the applicant(s) for the grant meet the eligibility criteria.

All persons with a relevant interest (refer to 'terms used') in the property, and any spouse/domestic partner of these persons, must be considered when answering these questions.

In exceptional circumstances, the Commissioner of State Taxation may use discretion relating to the eligibility criteria. Please contact RevenueSA for further information.

All decisions relating to the eligibility of an applicant are made by the Commissioner of State Taxation.

All persons who have, or will have, a relevant interest in the property must have their details recorded in the Applicant Details section.

If an applicant has a spouse/domestic partner, there are two options.

1. If your spouse/domestic partner is an applicant, their details must be recorded as an applicant in the Applicant Details section.
2. If your spouse/domestic partner is not an applicant, their details must be recorded in the Spouse/Domestic Partner Details section.

Please nominate a postal address for correspondence to be sent on behalf of all applicants.

The Spouse/domestic partner Details section must be completed for the spouse/domestic partner who will not have a relevant interest in the property for which the First Home Owner Grant is being sought.

Provide the current Title (Volume and Folio number) details of the property. The Title identifier number can be obtained from the transfer document, a title search or the Contract for Sale and Purchase. If the Title number is unavailable, enter the parent Title number.

Provide the expected date of occupancy as owner of the home. Estimate this date if you are unsure. To be eligible for the grant an applicant must move into the home and occupy it as their principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least 6 months, commencing within 12 months of completion of the eligible transaction.

Provide the market value of the property.

You must nominate an account to receive funds electronically (EFT). The account can belong to a person who is not an applicant.

Payment of the grant will be made into the nominated bank account. Provide details of the name of financial institution, account name, BSB and account number. Failure to provide correct details will cause delays in payment of the grant.

Please check the account details you are providing. The provision of incorrect account details will result in significant delays in the grant being paid.

If you are applying through an Approved Agent, the agent will record all your payment details.

You must complete the Declaration stating that all applicants and spouse/domestic partners (if applicable) have read and understood all the details of the application form and that the information is true and correct.

Please provide the required documents with your application. Failure to provide the relevant documentation may result in delays in processing.