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First Home Owner Grant — Western Australia
WA pays $10,000 towards buying or building a new home — or the amount you paid, if that is less. One grant per eligible transaction, so a couple buying together gets one between them.
| What | WA |
|---|---|
| Grant | $10,000 |
| Paid by | RevenueWA |
| Type of home | New / never occupied |
Worth knowing: The "or the consideration paid if less" rule is unusual and only bites on very cheap transactions — but it is the kind of detail that makes a calculation wrong.
The detail that decides it
- The grant is $10,000, or the consideration paid to buy or build the house if that is less than $10,000.
- Only one grant is payable per eligible transaction — two people buying together receive one grant, not two.
- It is for a new home, not an established one.
- The first home owner grant is different from the Australian Government schemes (the 5% Deposit Scheme, Help to Buy) — they are separate and can operate alongside each other.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the first home owner grant in WA?
$10,000, or the consideration paid if that is less than $10,000.
If we buy together, do we get two grants?
No. Only one grant is payable per eligible transaction — a couple buying one home gets one grant between them, not one each.
Is this the same as the 5% Deposit Scheme?
No. The WA grant is a state payment; the 5% Deposit Scheme and Help to Buy are Australian Government schemes. They are separate, and you can be involved in both — but the grant amount does not change.
Can I get it on an established home?
No — it is for buying or building a new home.
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 RevenueWA, checked 12 October 2026. General information only — eligibility is assessed by the revenue office.