Step 1 |
Complete the Application Form (click on the link and print it out) |
Step 2 |
Lodge your Application with either Approved FHOG Agent * (discover who the Agents are)
* (You can only apply through an approved FHOG Agent when you are borrowing funds from that Agent. You need to apply within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction)
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Lodge your Application with the Territory Revenue Office (discover what supporting documents are required and what address to send it to) |
When will the Grant will be Paid |
If you applied through an Approved FHOG Agent; you can expect payment; |
 | An existing dwelling (established home, new home or 'off the plan'): will be made available at Settlement; |
| A contract to build with a registered builder: will be paid when the foundations are laid and your builder has issued progress payment invoices (not the deposit totaling at least the amount of the Grant; or |
| Building as an owner builder: will be paid when the home has been completed and the certificate of occupancy has been issued |
If you applied through the State Revenue Office; you can expect payment; |
| An existing dwelling (established home, new home or 'off the plan'): will be paid when your name is registered on the Certificate of Title. For terms contracts in will be paid after you have been in possession of the property and made payments of not less than the amount of the Grant; |
| A contract to build with a registered builder: will be paid when the foundations are laid and your builder has issued progress payment invoices (not the deposit) totaling at least the amount of the Grant; or |
| Building as an owner builder: will be paid when the home has been completed and the certificate of coccupancy has been issued |
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Claims will take up to 14 days to process after lodgement of the required information and documentation |
Appealing the Decision |
| An applicant for a first home owner grant who is dissatisfied with the Commissioner's decision on an application may object to the decision in writing within 60 days from the date on which the notice of the decision is given, setting out fully and in detail the grounds of the objection. The objection should be submitted to the State Revenue Department |
| An applicant for a first home owner grant who is dissatisfied with the Commissioner's decision on the objection may lodge, within 60 days from the date on which the notice of the decision of the objection is given, an appeal to the Local Court |
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Penalties |
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Making a false or misleading statement in connection with an application for a grant carries a penalty of up to $20,000 and you may be required to repay the grant, interest and other costs
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Disclaimer |
This information was accurate at time of release. You should always check the websites to ensure that the relevant government websites to ensure that the correct and current forms are used. |
