One of Australia’s largest home construction grants has just been extended

There is more time to take advantage of this $30,000 offer.

The Queensland government has confirmed further relief for the first home buyer one month after its new home stamp duty concession began, by extending its first homeowner Grant (FHOG) to June 30, 2026.

The state, originally scheduled to expire in late June 2025, has now extended the $30,000 grant for one year.

Queensland has extended $30,000 FHOG to June 30, 2026. Image: Getty

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Every state in Australia offers some FHOG changes, a one-time cash that helps the first home buyer buy their first home or vacant land for construction.

As far as Queensland is concerned, FHOG is the largest in the country, worth $30,000 and offers the first buyer or builder of a new home.

New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania and Victoria offer $10,000, South Australia offers $15,000, and the Northern Territory offers the largest grant, $50,000, which has also been recently extended.

To qualify, a contract must be signed between November 20, 2023 and June 30, 2026, and for owner builders, the foundation must be laid between these dates.

The total value of the house and land must be less than $750,000.

The announcement comes first announced in February 2025, after the state’s first-time home buyers began stamp duty concessions on new homes.

According to state data, the total stamp duty concession for new homes has saved $16,996 on average for first-place buyers since it came into effect in May 2025.

Queensland’s FHOG is one of the largest home construction grants in the country. Image: Getty

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Prime Minister David Crisafulli said the extension of FHOG will further ensure that Queenslanders can enter the property ladder as soon as possible.

“We are opening the door to home ownership for thousands of Queenslanders who have been locked up for a long time,” Mr Crisafulli said.

“Raise the grants from the first homeowner and deliver on our promise to abolish the stamp duty of the first buyer on new homes, which also drives more homes.

“In the pockets of first-time buyers, it’s more money that makes Australia’s great dreams reconnected.”

The policy is part of the state’s priorities for supporting home ownership, said the treasurer and secretary of home ownership.

“The first homebuyer in Queensland supports building opportunities, eliminating financial barriers and making home ownership a reality for more Queenslanders,” Mr Jenitsky said.

“Every Queensland deserves a place to call home and we are committed to keeping Australia’s great home ownership alive in this state.”

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