Question 1

What is the WA First Home Owner Grant?

Accepted Answer

Eligible first home buyers purchasing a new, off-the-plan, or house-and-land property in Western Australia may receive a $10,000 cash grant. Price caps differ north and south of the 26th parallel.

Question 2

What is the WA First Home Owner Rate (FHOR)?

Accepted Answer

FHOR is a transfer duty concession for eligible first home buyers. Homes can attract $0 duty up to $600,000 with a concession to $800,000. Vacant land uses separate concession thresholds.

Question 3

Does location in WA change my eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Yes for the grant price cap. Properties north of the 26th parallel generally have a higher FHOG cap than those south. Use the full calculator to confirm your location rules.

Question 4

Who is eligible for WA first home support?

Accepted Answer

You generally need to be a first home buyer, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and intending to occupy the home. Confirm current RevenueWA and Treasury rules before you buy.

Scheme	Support	Property rules	Price caps
First Home Owner Grant	$10,000 cash	New, off-the-plan, or house-and-land	Up to $800,000 south of 26°S; up to $1,000,000 north
FHOR — homes	$0 duty or concession	Eligible first home buyers	Full relief to $600,000; concession to $800,000
FHOR — vacant land	Duty concession	Eligible first home buyers of vacant land	Concession band typically $450,000 – $550,000

Western Australia Grants & Concessions Calculator (2026)

WA First Home Grant & Duty Relief Thresholds (2026)

First Home Owner Grant

First Home Owner Rate (FHOR)

Official WA Support Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions About WA Grants & Concessions