When lodging through the State Revenue Department the Grant will be paid:
- In respect of an established home after the applicants interest is registered on the title; and
- In respect of a contract to build or an owner builder after the date the home is available for occupation.
When lodging through an approved First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) participant the Grant will be paid:
- In respect of an established home on or after the settlement date;
- In respect of a comprehensive building contract, on or after the final progress payment; and
- In respect of an owner built home, on or after the date the property is ready for occupation.
An Approved FHOG Participant is a body (usually a financial institution) that has an arrangement with the Commissioner to receive and process applications.