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First Home Owner Grant in Melbourne and Victoria

A starting guide to the Victorian First Home Owner Grant for a first new home in Melbourne.

Official information checked 13 October 2026
AT A GLANCE$10,000Eligibility and conditions apply.

What to understand first

  • Victoria offers a $10,000 grant to eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home valued up to $750,000.
  • The home must meet the new-property requirements and be used as a principal residence.
  • At least one applicant generally needs to live there for 12 months, beginning within 12 months of settlement or completion. Applicant, partner and previous ownership rules also apply.

Planning your next step in Melbourne

A Melbourne building plan starts with the area you want to live in and the way you want the home to work. Compare the block’s requirements with the home design, and review inclusions before deciding on a builder.

Bring these questions to your conversation

  • Which support is relevant to my circumstances?
  • What is the complete budget, including costs outside the home price?
  • When would any assistance become available?
  • What needs to be confirmed before I commit to land or a building contract?

Your questions

Is stamp duty assistance the same as the grant?

No. Victoria’s first home buyer duty exemption or concession is a separate benefit with its own rules.

Do I need to include my partner’s circumstances?

Yes. Partner details can affect grant eligibility even when the partner is not on the title.

General information only. This is not a loan offer or an eligibility assessment. Confirm the latest rules with the government source and the relevant finance professional. Land2Handover is not a government agency or a participating lender.

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