Home grants and concessions
There’s a lot to consider when buying property. Find out about property concessions, exemptions, home owner grants and land tax.
Essentials
- Regional home building boost grant Read about eligibility and how to apply.
- HomeBuilder grant Read how to complete an existing application. This grant is closed to new applicants.
- Exemptions Learn about the types of exemptions on transfer (stamp) duty.
- Land tax clearance certificate Check that there's no outstanding land tax before you buy a property.
Frequently asked questions
No. But you might be eligible for a first home owner grant if you build a detached dwelling (e.g. granny flat) on a relative’s land.
The relative cannot build the home for you; the contract to build must be in your name.
All other eligibility criteria for the grant apply.
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If you’re buying your first home with another person—for instance, a partner, friend, sibling, parent or other family member—you may still qualify for the first home owner grant.
It doesn’t matter if a single person, 2 people or even 5 people buy a house together—as long as each party (and any spouses) meets the eligibility requirements.
To qualify for the first home owner grant, you must be a first time buyer who is purchasing a new home or building a new home to live in.
The property must be in Queensland and you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or applying with someone who is. In most cases, you need to be over 18 to receive the grant.
Find out if you meet the requirements with our eligibility tester.