Queensland's First Home Owner Grant gives eligible first home buyers $30,000 towards buying or building a new home. To qualify, the home must be new, the total value must be under $750,000, and you must move in and live there for at least six months.
Here's how it works, with the details that matter most when you're buying house and land.
How much is the grant?
The Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) sets the amount by contract date:
| Contract signed | Grant |
|---|---|
| On or after 20/11/2023 | $30,000 |
| Before 20/11/2023 | $15,000 |
For owner-builders, the date that counts is when the foundations were laid.
Which homes qualify?
The grant is only for new homes: homes that haven't been lived in or sold as a place of residence before. That includes:
- a newly built home you buy
- a home built for you under a building contract, such as a house and land package
- a home you build as an owner-builder
- a substantially renovated home that meets QRO's criteria
The total value must be less than $750,000, including the land and any contract variations. At $750,000 or more you're not eligible. For a building contract, QRO adds the build price to the unencumbered value of the land on the contract date.
Keep an eye on variations. Upgrades added after you sign count towards the $750,000, so a package that starts just under the limit can end up over it.
Who is eligible?
According to QRO, each applicant must:
- be an individual (not a company or trust) aged 18 or over
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or apply with someone who is
- never have received a first home owner grant in any state or territory, and neither has their spouse
- not have owned residential property in Australia since 1 July 2000 that they lived in, and not have owned any residential property before 1 July 2000
Your income doesn't affect eligibility. If you've owned an investment property since 1 July 2000 but never lived in it, you may still qualify, but you'll need to show evidence.
The residence rule
You must move in as your principal place of residence within one year of the transaction being completed, and live there continuously for six months. For a home you're building, the transaction is complete when the home is ready to live in and any final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
That means the grant suits buyers planning to live in the home, not investors buying to rent it out straight away.
How house and land buyers apply
For a house and land package on split contracts, the building contract has to be a comprehensive home building contract: one that covers the work from laying the foundations until the home is ready to live in. Ask your solicitor or conveyancer to confirm your contract meets this test.
QRO's steps are to check your eligibility with its online tester, gather the supporting documents and apply online. QRO's "Payment and obligations" page explains when the grant is paid. Ask your lender how that timing fits your construction loan.
Stack it with other help
The grant isn't the only help for first home buyers on new homes:
- Since 1 May 2025, eligible first home buyers pay no transfer duty on a new home or on vacant land to build on. See first home stamp duty on new homes.
- The Australian Government's 5% Deposit Scheme lets eligible buyers purchase with a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. See the 5% Deposit Scheme in Queensland.
Each one has its own rules, so check every scheme separately before you sign.
Finding a home under $750,000
You can filter our listings to homes under $750,000, or browse by area. The advertised price is a starting point only: check the contract value and any variations before relying on the grant.
Common questions
How much is the First Home Owner Grant in Queensland?
$30,000 for eligible contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, according to the Queensland Revenue Office. Contracts signed before that date received $15,000.
Can I get the grant on an established home?
No. The grant is for new homes that haven't been lived in or sold as a residence before, including homes you build and substantially renovated homes.
What is the price limit for the First Home Owner Grant in Queensland?
The total value must be less than $750,000. For a building contract, that's the build price plus the land value, including any contract variations.
This article is general information only, current at 30/10/2026. It isn't financial, tax or legal advice. Rules and amounts change, so check the official sources below and speak to a licensed professional about your situation.
