There’s more time to take advantage of this $30,000 offer.
One month after its new homes stamp duty concession kicked off, the Queensland government has now confirmed further relief for first-home buyers by extending its First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) until June 30, 2026.
Initially set to expire by the end of June 2025, the state has now extended the $30,000 grant for another year.
Queensland has extended the $30,000 FHOG until June 30, 2026. Picture: Getty
Each state in Australia offers some variation of the FHOG, which is a lump sum of cash to help first-home buyers purchase their first home or vacant land to build on.
In Queensland’s case, the FHOG is one of the country’s largest, worth $30,000, and is offered to first-home buyers or builders of new homes.
NSW, Western Australia, Tasmania and Victoria offer $10,000, South Australia offers $15,000 and the Northern Territory offers the largest grant with $50,000, which was also extended recently.
To be eligible, contracts must be signed between November 20, 2023 and June 30, 2026, and for owner-builders, foundations must be laid between these dates.
The total value of the home and land must be less than $750,000.
The announcement comes after the state’s stamp duty concession for first-home buyers of new homes began, after it was first announced in February 2025.
Since coming into effect in May 2025, the full stamp duty concession on new homes has saved first-home buyers an average of $16,996, according to the state government.
Queensland's FHOG is one of the country's largest home building grants. Picture: Getty
Premier David Crisafulli said the extension of the FHOG would further ensure Queenslanders could get onto the property ladder sooner.
“We are unlocking the door to home ownership for thousands more Queenslanders who have been locked out from their first home for too long,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“Boosting the first home owner grant and delivering on our promise to abolish stamp duty for first buyers on new homes is also driving more homes to be built across our state.
“It’s more money back in the pockets of first-time buyers, putting the great Australian dream back within reach.”
Treasurer and minister for home ownership David Janetzki said the policy is part of the state government’s priorities in supporting homeownership.
“Supporting first home buyers in Queensland is about creating opportunities, removing financial barriers and making home ownership a reality for more Queenslanders,” Mr Janetzki said.
“Every Queenslander deserves a place to call home, and we’re committed to keeping the great Australian dream of home ownership alive in this state.”
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