Queensland's first homebuyer grant of $30,000 closes June 30. Find out if you're eligible now.

If you are planning to buy your first new home in Queensland, beware! First Home Owner Grant Has been upgraded to $30,000, but this limited time offer will be Expires on June 30, 2025This article will explain the eligibility criteria and help you take advantage of this important funding.

🏠 Introduction to the First Home Buyer Grant

The First Home Owner Grant is a cash grant provided by the Queensland Government to encourage first home buyers to purchase or build a new home.

Grant amount:

$30,000：Applicable to November 20, 2023 to June 30, 2025 Buyers who have signed a contract or owners who have started construction of their own home.
After that, the amount will be restored to $15,000, don’t miss it!

Before applying, please confirm whether you meet the following qualifications 👇

Home value limit

Total value of new house and land Must be less than $750,000(including all contract changes).

Only newly built homes are eligible

Second-hand houses that have been lived in or are being sold as residences are not accepted.
Newly built homes, fully renovated homes that have not been occupied (including kit homes, modular homes, off-the-plan purchases, etc.) are acceptable.

Age requirement

Applicants must be over 18 years old(Some special cases may be handled on a case-by-case basis).

Nationality or residency status

Must be Australian citizen or permanent residents, or apply jointly with an eligible person.

No subsidy received

You and your spouse have not received first homebuyer grants in other Australian states (those who have received them but have returned them and paid fines can apply again).

Never owned residential property

Neither you nor your spouse owned the home you lived in on or after July 1, 2000.
Pure investment properties (never occupied) may still qualify, but proof is required.

Residency requirements

The transaction must be completed Move into the house within 1 year, and live continuously At least 6 months.
Some rooms may be rented out, but the overall purpose must still be self-occupied.

Disqualifying arrangements

A joint purchase with a relative who does not meet the eligibility requirements but who regularly resides at the property;
Purchases made with funds from unqualified persons;
or other arrangements to circumvent the rules.

Eligible transactions

type	describe
New house	Newly built properties that have never been sold or occupied
Off-the-plan purchase	New units that have not yet been built or have not yet been stratified
Substantially renovated home	Mostly renovated, unoccupied properties that meet tax invoice and certification requirements
Owner-builder	Self-build on own land (not a full building contract) and obtain a final inspection certificate
Building a house on relatives' land	Building a separate residence (such as a granny flat) on land owned by relatives such as parents, siblings, etc. must comply with valuation and authorization requirements

Documents required to apply for the grant include:

Copy of the house purchase or construction contract
identity document
Final Inspection Certificate
Residency declaration and other supporting documents

If you are building a house on a relative's land, you will also need to provide:

Land Grant Statement
Building Contract
Land valuation report

Differences between subsidies and other benefits

Please note thatFirst Home Owner Grant (FHOG) and First Home Concession These are two separate benefits. Even if you qualify for the grant, you are not automatically eligible for stamp duty exemptions.

Deadline: June 30, 2025!

If you are thinking about buying or building a new home, now is the best time!$30,000 grant will be Ends June 30, 2025If you miss it, only $15,000 will be left.