You will be required to lodge supporting documentation with this application. All applicants and their spouses must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate, if born in Australia, or proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency. If purchasing an established home, you will need to provide a signed Contract of Sale. If you are entering into a comprehensive building contract to build a new home, you must provide the Building Contract. If you are an owner-builder, you must provide your Building Permit /Certificate of Occupancy. All documents provided must be originals or certified copies*, not photocopies.
Birth Certificate
Proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency
Contract of Sale (if purchasing an existing home)
Building contract/Certificate of Occupancy (if entering into a comprehensive building contract)
Building permit/Certificate of Occupancy (if owner builder)
* Certified Copies - A copy of an original that has been sighted by an authorised person and who has noted on the copy that is a true copy of the original which has been produced and shown to the person certifying. An authorised person includes: A member of the police force, a councilor of a municipality, a medical practitioner, a dentist, a veterinary practitioner, a pharmacist, a minister of religion, a legal practitioner, a school principal or an accountant.
Ensure you have signed, dated and attached your supporting documents, then send it to:
First Home Owner Grant
Post:
First Home Owner Grant, ACT Revenue Office, PO Box 293, CIVIC SQUARE, ACT, 2608
