First Home Owner Grant — TAS
| Detail | TAS |
|---|---|
| Grant amount (transactions 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027) | $20,000 |
| Grant amount (transactions 1 Jul 2025 – 30 Jun 2026) | $30,000 |
| Property type | New homes only |
| Value cap | None (no cap on the grant) |
Stamp Duty Concessions for First Home Buyers — TAS
Full exemption on established homes up to $750,000 ended on 30 June 2026 and was not renewed — only settlements completed by then qualify (refunds still claimable).
Tasmania's grant dropped from $30,000 to $20,000 on 1 July 2026, and the established-homes duty exemption ended the same day without replacement — Queensland ($30,000) now holds the highest grant outright. Tasmania remains one of the most generous states for first home buyers.
Additional Schemes
MyHome shared equity scheme available for eligible Tasmanians.
Federal Schemes (Available Everywhere)
These federal programs stack on top of TAS state benefits:
| Scheme | Benefit |
|---|---|
| First Home Guarantee | Buy with 5% deposit, no LMI. No income caps. Unlimited places. |
| Help to Buy | Government co-owns up to 30–40%. You need as little as 2% deposit. Budget 2026-27 expansion: income caps lifted to $100k single / $160k couple; Sydney property cap $1.3M, Brisbane/Canberra $1M. Details → |
| FHSSS | Save for a deposit inside super at 15% tax. Withdraw up to $50,000. |
| Family Home Guarantee | Single parents: 2% deposit, no LMI. |
Eligibility — TAS
- You (and your partner) must never have owned residential property in Australia
- At least one applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- At least one applicant must be 18 or older
- You must live in the home as your principal residence for at least 12 continuous months
- You must move in within 12 months of settlement
- The property must meet TAS's value cap and property type requirements
How to Apply
Your bank, lender, or conveyancer usually handles the FHOG application as part of the settlement process. You don't need to apply separately to the state revenue office in most cases. Have your ID, contract of sale, and proof of citizenship ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the first home buyer grant in TAS?
The First Home Owner Grant in Tasmania is $20,000 for eligible new homes with transactions commencing 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 (it was $30,000 for 2025-26). New homes only — no property value cap applies to the grant itself.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in TAS?
Full exemption on established homes up to $750,000 ended on 30 June 2026 and was not renewed — only settlements completed by then qualify (refunds still claimable).
Can I get the FHOG for an established home in TAS?
The FHOG is generally for new homes only. However, stamp duty concessions for established homes may be available — check the state revenue office for current eligibility.
Can I combine the FHOG with the First Home Guarantee?
Yes. The FHOG (state grant), First Home Guarantee (federal loan guarantee), stamp duty concessions, and FHSSS can all be used together. They're separate schemes from different levels of government.