First Home Owner Grant TAS 2026: Amounts, Eligibility & How to Apply

Last updated: May 2026 · Reading time: 5 minutes

Key facts

• Grant amount: $30,000 — one of the highest in Australia
• Applies to: New builds only
• Property value cap: $750,000
• Stamp duty exemption: Full exemption for first home buyers under $750,000
• Administered by: State Revenue Office Tasmania (SRO TAS)
• Last verified: May 2026 — sro.tas.gov.au

General information only. Not personal financial advice.

How much is the TAS First Home Owner Grant?

The Tasmanian First Home Owner Grant is $30,000 — one of the highest grant amounts of any Australian state. It is paid at settlement or at the first loan drawdown for construction loans, and is tax-free.

The grant applies only to new homes. If you're buying an established property in Tasmania, you won't receive the FHOG — though a stamp duty exemption is still available (see below).

Property value cap: The property must not exceed $750,000 in total value.

Am I eligible?

To qualify for the TAS FHOG, you must meet all of the following:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You are an Australian citizen or permanent resident (at least one applicant must be)
• You (and your spouse or partner) have not previously owned or co-owned residential property in Australia
• You have not previously received a First Home Owner Grant in any Australian state or territory
• You intend to occupy the property as your principal place of residence within 12 months of settlement or construction completion
• You must live in the property continuously for at least 6 months
• The property is a new home and valued at or below $750,000

Stamp duty for first home buyers in TAS

Tasmania offers a full stamp duty exemption for first home buyers:

Full exemption: No stamp duty on properties up to $750,000. This applies to first home buyers purchasing new or established homes.

Above $750,000: Full stamp duty applies.

Combined with the $30,000 FHOG, Tasmania is one of the most generous states in Australia for first home buyers building new.

How to apply for the TAS FHOG

Through your lender (most common):

1. Inform your mortgage broker or bank that you're applying for the FHOG
2. Your lender processes the application at settlement
3. The $30,000 is applied directly at settlement or first loan drawdown

Direct application:

1. Apply via the SRO at sro.tas.gov.au
2. Submit within 12 months of settlement or first occupancy

Combining the FHOG with the FHSS scheme

Tasmania first home buyers building new have a particularly strong combination of benefits:

• $30,000 FHOG at settlement
• Zero stamp duty on properties under $750,000
• Up to $50,000 (plus earnings) from FHSS contributions as part of your deposit

At $700,000, a Tasmania first home buyer building new could access $30,000 FHOG + ~$27,000 stamp duty saving + up to $50,000 from FHSS = over $100,000 in combined benefit before considering a couple's additional $50,000 FHSS entitlement.

General information only. Not personal financial advice. Verify current figures with the SRO Tasmania before making financial decisions.

Source: State Revenue Office Tasmania · Last verified: May 2026