🏠 First Home Buyer Grant — Victoria

Victorian First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) 2025-26

The Victorian Government offers a $10,000 grant for eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home valued up to $750,000. Regional Victoria gets an additional top-up.

• New homes: Up to $750,000 — $10,000 grant
• Regional Victoria: Additional $10,000 top-up ($20,000 total) for new homes up to $750,000
• Existing homes: Not eligible for FHOG
• Must be: First home buyer, Australian citizen/PR, 18+ years old
• Occupancy: Must live in the property for at least 12 months continuously

VIC Stamp Duty Concessions (First Home Buyers)

• Full exemption: Homes up to $600,000
• Concessional rate: Homes between $600,001 and $750,000
• Off-the-plan: Additional concession for off-the-plan purchases
• Principal place of residence: Must be owner-occupied for at least 12 months

Stamp duty calculated using SRO Victoria rates. These figures are estimates — always verify with a conveyancer or the State Revenue Office of Victoria.