$20,000 for 2026–27 State Revenue Office Tasmania
First Home Owner Grant — Tasmania
Tasmania pays $20,000 for transactions commencing between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027 — and the amount changes with the commencement date, so the date on your contract decides it.
| What | TAS |
|---|---|
| Grant | $20,000 for 2026–27 |
| Paid by | State Revenue Office Tasmania |
| Type of home | New / never occupied |
Worth knowing: The Tasmanian amount is set by the date the transaction commences. The same house can attract a different grant depending on the year it settled.
The detail that decides it
- $20,000 for transactions commencing 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
- It was $30,000 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, and $10,000 for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
- It is available for a new home — one not previously occupied or sold as a place of residence — and that includes kit homes.
- Applicants must be a natural person (not a company or trust), 18 or over, and an Australian citizen or permanent resident — if there are two applicants, only one needs to meet the citizenship test.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the first home owner grant in Tasmania?
$20,000 for transactions that commence between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.
Why do older articles say $30,000?
Because it was $30,000 for transactions commencing between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. The amount is set by the commencement date, so both figures were right in their year.
Does a kit home qualify?
Yes — Tasmania specifically includes kit homes in its definition of a new home.
Who can be an applicant?
A natural person, 18 or over, who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. A company or trust cannot be an applicant. With two applicants, only one has to meet the citizenship requirement.
Compare the other states
The grant is a state payment, so the same house can attract a very different amount depending on the border you are on.
| State | Grant |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | $10,000 |
| Victoria | $10,000 |
| Queensland | $30,000 or $15,000 |
| Western Australia | $10,000 |
| South Australia | Up to $15,000 |
| Tasmania | $20,000 for 2026–27 |
| Australian Capital Territory | No grant since 1 July 2019 |
| Northern Territory | Multiple schemes |
Related
- Land tax calculator — the other state tax that follows a property purchase
- Rental bond calculator
- Take-home pay calculator
- Property depreciation calculator
From State Revenue Office Tasmania, checked 12 October 2026. General information only — eligibility is assessed by the revenue office.