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First Home Owner Grant in Perth and WA

Explore the WA First Home Owner Grant when buying or building your first new home in Perth.

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

What to understand first

  • Eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000 towards a first new home.
  • For eligible transactions commencing from 7 May 2026, the Perth-area value cap is $800,000. For building contracts, the assessment includes land and contract variations.
  • Earlier transactions have different limits. Citizenship or residency, previous ownership and occupancy requirements also apply.

Planning your next step in Perth

Buying land and building a home involves separate decisions. Start by establishing the total budget, then compare the block and building proposal together. Keep room for costs that sit outside the advertised package.

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 the WA grant the same as a deposit scheme?

No. The grant is a state payment; a national deposit scheme is a separate form of support with its own rules.

Does the grant cover established homes?

The WA grant supports eligible new homes and qualifying substantial renovations, rather than established homes.

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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