First Home Owner Grant
Guide to the application
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Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Household Goods Grant Scheme (HGGS) .......................................................................................................... 3
2. Explanation of key terms used .................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Eligibility criteria ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
4. Commissioner's discretion to vary eligibility criteria ............................................................................................. 7
5. How to lodge your application .................................................................................................................................... 8
6. Supporting information ................................................................................................................................................. 8
7. Amount of the FHOG .................................................................................................................................................... 8
8. When the FHOG will be paid ....................................................................................................................................... 8
9. Residence requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 9
10. Notifiable events and obligation to repay the FHOG .......................................................................................... 9
11. Compliance investigations ...................................................................................................................................... 10
12. False applications and penalties ............................................................................................................................ 10
13. Other home owner assistance ............................................................................................................................... 10
14. Contact details ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
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This guide is for your ongoing reference and should not be lodged with your application.
1. Introduction
The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme assists first home buyers with home ownership. In the
Northern Territory, the scheme is administered by the Commissioner of Territory Revenue (the
Commissioner) through the Territory Revenue Office (TRO). The FHOG is only available to home buyers
who are purchasing or constructing a new home.
This guide explains the eligibility criteria for the FHOG, requirements for lodging applications, obligations
of applicants and related matters. If you are unsure about any aspect concerning your eligibility, it is
important that you contact TRO for clarification before proceeding with your application.
Reference is made in this guide to guidelines issued by the Commissioner. Commissioner's Guidelines can
be accessed from TRO's website www.revenue.nt.gov.au.
1.1. Household Goods Grant Scheme (HGGS)
In addition to the FHOG, eligible first home owners who enter into a contract to build or purchase a new
home between 1 September 2016 and 30 November 2020 may be entitled to a grant of up to $2000 for
the purchase of household goods for use in that home.
To apply for the HGGS, you will need to complete the HGGS application form in addition to the FHOG
application form. The HGGS application form and information guide (F-HI-015
) is available on the TRO
website www.revenue.nt.gov.au.
2. Explanation of key terms used
The following key terms appear in colour throughout the guide and application form.
Applicant(s)
A person applying for a FHOG who, on completion of the purchase or construction of a new home, will
own or hold a relevant interest in the land on which the home is built.
Approved agent
An agent approved by TRO that is authorised to process applications for the FHOG. This includes most
financial institutions.
Commencement date of the eligible transaction
The date of the contract of sale to purchase or contract to build a home or, for an owner builder, the date
the laying of the foundations commenced.
Commissioner
Commissioner of Territory Revenue.
Completion date of the eligible transaction
When the applicant is entitled to possession of the home under the contract and the applicant is registered
on the title, or the building is ready for occupation as a place of residence and any prescribed completion
requirements are met.
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Consideration
Purchase price or construction cost of the home including any GST payable on the transaction.
Contract of sale
An agreement between an owner of a home and a buyer, for an agreed consideration.
Contract to build
A comprehensive building contract where a builder agrees to build a home from the time the building
starts to when it is finished and ready for occupation.
De facto partner
Persons, including same sex partners, who are in a marriage-like relationship. For further information on
the meaning of 'de facto relationships' and factors considered to determine the existence of one, refer to
Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-004
.
Eligible transaction
A contract of sale to purchase a home, contract to build a home, or construction of a home as an owner
builder. The FHOG is only available to first home buyers who contract to purchase or construct a new
home, or commence construction of a new home, after 1 January 2015.
Established home
A home that has been previously sold or occupied, and is lawfully fit for occupation.
FHOG
First Home Owner Grant
Home
A building, affixed to land, that may be lawfully used, and is suitable for use as a place of residence. For
further information on whether a building qualifies as a home, refer to Commissioner's Guideline
CG-HI-
006.
New home
The home must have never been previously lived in or sold as a place of residence. If you are claiming the
FHOG on the purchase of a new home, your application must be accompanied by a completed Vendor
declaration (F-HI-012 for individual vendors and F-HI-013
for company vendors).
A discretion applies in limited circumstances to declare a home that has been previously sold, but not
occupied, to be a new home. For further information on this discretion, refer to Commissioner's Guideline
CG-HI-011
.
A substantially renovated home may be considered a new home.
Off the plan
The acquisition of a new home on a proposed lot on a plan of subdivision, whether the plan of subdivision
is registered or not.
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Owner builder
An owner of land who builds a home, or has a home built on the land, without entering into a contract to
build.
Permanent resident
A person who holds a permanent residency visa (under section 30 of the Migration Act 1958 of the
Commonwealth) or a New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa (under section 32 of
the Migration Act 1958).
Principal place of residence
The home you primarily reside in. The most important characteristic of a person's principal place of
residence is that the person is living in that residence on an ongoing or permanent basis as the person's
settled or usual place of abode. Where the occupation is transient, temporary or of a passing nature, or the
occupation is for some other purpose, such as for renovating the home for sale or prior to rental, then this
is not sufficient to establish occupation as a principal place of residence. For further information, refer to
Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-005
.
Related or associated party
A person is related or associated with another party when:
• one is the spouse or de facto partner of the other
• they are related by blood, marriage or adoption
• they are a shareholder or director of the other party
• they are a beneficiary of a trust for which the other party is trustee
• or the transaction is not otherwise at arm's length. (A transaction is generally considered to be at arm's
length when it is between independent and unrelated persons, conducted on an equal footing in which
each acts in their own self-interest).
Relevant interest
A person with a relevant interest is someone who will have a legal entitlement to occupy the land. Usually
this will be the person registered on the title to the land. This commonly is an estate in fee simple. A
relevant interest does not include an interest held subject to a trust.
In the Territory, other relevant interests include:
• various leaseholding interests in land granted by the Commonwealth or the Territory
• an interest as purchaser under a terms contract
• a licence or a right of occupancy granted by the Commonwealth or the Territory that gives the
licensee, or holder of the right, reasonable security of tenure
• a life estate in land approved by the Commissioner
• a right to occupy a home that you have built (or will build) on land owned by a relative
• a right to occupy a home that you have built (or will build) on farming property where the owner of
that property has given you permission to occupy the home
• and a lease or sublease granted under section 19 or 19A of the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern
Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) for a term of 15 years or more.
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A relevant interest in land in another state or the Australian Capital Territory is defined in that jurisdiction's
corresponding legislation, but generally includes most of the above.
Residential property
Land in Australia on which there is a building that can be lawfully occupied as a place of residence and is
suitable for occupation as a place of residence. It includes any land on which there is a residence such as a
farming property or commercial property.
Spouse
The person to whom an applicant is legally married. Despite separation, parties to a marriage remain
spouses until the marriage is legally dissolved. Separated spouses may remain eligible for the FHOG (see
Section 4 of this guide for further details).
Substantially renovated home
A home is a substantially renovated home if:
• the sale is a taxable supply of new residential premises within the meaning of section 40-75(1)(b) of the
A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth)
• and the home has not been previously occupied or sold as a residence since the renovation.
'Substantial renovations' of a building are defined as renovations that affect the building as a whole, and in
which all, or substantially all, of a building is removed or replaced. The renovations may, but need not,
involve the removal or replacement of foundations, external walls, interior supporting walls, floors, roof or
staircases. Merely renovating part of a house, such as the bathroom and kitchen, is not sufficient to
constitute 'substantial renovations' even if it involves structural changes as it does not affect the building
as a whole. For further information refer to Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-011
.
Terms contract
A contract of sale of land where the purchaser has to make two (2) or more payments (excluding the
deposit) to the vendor after the contract is signed by the parties. Generally, the purchaser will be in
possession of the land under the contract, but cannot be registered on the title until final payment is made
to the vendor.
TRO
Territory Revenue Office.
Unencumbered value
Of a home or relevant interest in land, is the full value of the home or interest (without regard to
encumbrances), and includes the amount of any GST payable in relation to the supply of the home or
relevant interest in land. It also includes a debt or liability that might give rise to a right of recourse against
the property such as a mortgage.
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3. Eligibility criteria
To apply for the FHOG:
Applicants must:
1. lodge a completed application and all supporting documents within 12 months of the completion date
of the eligible transaction
2. be a natural person (not a company or trustee) and at least one of the applicants must be 18 years of
age or more at the commencement date of the eligible transaction
3. ensure at least one applicant is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident at the time of completing
the application
4. have entered into an eligible transaction
5. ensure each person holding a relevant interest in the home is an applicant.
Note: This does not include the owner of a farming property where the applicant has permission to
build a home on that property, an owner of a property where permission has been given to a relative to
build a home on that property or to a guardian that holds the land for a person with a legal disability.
Applicants and their spouses or de facto partners must:
1. not have previously received a FHOG in any state or territory of Australia. If the FHOG was received,
but later paid back together with any penalty, they may be entitled to reapply for the grant
2. not have previously owned or held a relevant interest in a residential property anywhere in Australia
prior to 1 July 2000, even if they did not occupy the property as their place of residence
3. and not have occupied a residential property in which they owned or acquired a relevant interest in on
or after 1 July 2000 anywhere in Australia.
4. Commissioner's discretion to vary eligibility criteria
The Commissioner may vary eligibility criteria relating to:
1. the 18 years minimum age requirement (see Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-003
)
2. the residence requirements (refer to Section 9 of this Guide)
3. and the eligibility of separated spouses (refer to Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-008
).
The Commissioner also has the discretion to declare a home that has been previously sold, but not
occupied, to be a new home (refer to Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-011
).
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5. How to lodge your application
Applications may be lodged with:
• the approved agent that is providing your finance. Most financial institutions are approved agents. If
you require the FHOG for settlement, you must lodge the application with your financial institution as
soon as possible.
• TRO – refer to contact details at Section 14 of this guide.
Note: Applications must be lodged directly with TRO where the eligible transaction is the result of:
• a purchase or transfer from a deceased estate and the deceased is related to one or more of the
applicants or an applicant is a beneficiary under the will of the deceased person
• or a purchase or transfer pursuant to orders made in proceedings under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)
and an applicant is a party to those proceedings.
6. Supporting information
The information required in support of your application is detailed in the checklist at Section 8 of the
application form and will vary depending on the transaction type and your circumstances. This information
is needed to determine your eligibility for the FHOG and failure to provide part, or all of the information,
will result in delays in processing, or rejection of, your application. Please check each item and place a tick
in the appropriate column to ensure all information is provided.
7. Amount of the FHOG
If the commencement date of the eligible transaction is on or after 7 May 2019, the amount of the FHOG
is the lesser of the consideration actually paid for the eligible transaction or $10 000.
8. When the FHOG will be paid
The date the FHOG is paid depends on whether you are buying or building a home, and if you are applying
through an approved agent or TRO. The following table details the various scenarios.
Type of transaction
Applying through
Approved Agent TRO
Purchasing a home
At settlement, the FHOG is
paid by the approved agent.
When your name is registered
on the title.
Purchasing a home under a
terms contract
Not applicable. When you are in possession of
the property and instalments
(excluding the deposit) of at
least the amount of the FHOG
have been paid.
Contract to build a home
When the foundations have
been laid and progress
payments (excluding the
deposit) of at least the amount
of the FHOG has been paid.
When the foundations have
been laid and progress
payments (excluding the
deposit) of at least the amount
of the FHOG has been paid.
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Type of transaction
Applying through
Approved Agent TRO
Owner builder When construction of the
home has been completed.
When construction of the
home has been completed.
Where the application is lodged with an approved agent, the agent pays the FHOG. When it is lodged with
TRO, payment will be made by electronic funds transfer to your nominated bank account, generally within
5 business days of receiving a complete application and all supporting documentation.
9. Residence requirements
At least one applicant must commence occupation of the home as their principal place of residence for a
continuous period of not less than six months within 12 months of the completion date of the eligible
transaction. Where a home is purchased subject to an existing lease, the 12-month period commences on
the expiry of the lease providing that occurs within 12 months of the applicant becoming the owner of the
property. For further details on the implications of purchasing a home subject to an existing lease, refer to
Commissioner’s Guideline CG-HI-010
.
If the residence requirements are not satisfied, the applicants are required to notify TRO and may be
required to repay the amount of the FHOG (see Section 10 of this Guide).
In special circumstances, the residence requirements may be varied by the Commissioner as follows:
• the applicants may be exempted from the residence requirements
• the period for commencing occupation of the home or for taking possession of the home after the
completion date of the eligible transaction may be extended
• and the six-month period for continuous occupation of the home may be reduced.
For further information, refer to Commissioner's Guideline CG-HI-003
.
10. Notifiable events and obligation to repay the FHOG
In the following circumstances and timeframes, applicants are required to notify TRO in writing and repay
the amount of the FHOG.
Event
Timeframe for notification and repayment of
the FHOG
Failure to comply with the residence
requirements (refer to Section 9 of this Guide).
Within 30 days of the earlier of the date:
• by which the applicants were required to
have taken occupation of the home
• or on which it first became apparent that
they would not comply with the residence
requirements during the period allowed for
compliance.
Ineligibility for the FHOG (i.e. the applicant or
their spouse/de facto partner may have
previously owned a residential property that
they occupied, or none of the applicants are an
Australian citizen or permanent resident etc.).
Within 30 days after the FHOG was paid.
Failure to comply with a condition for payment
of the FHOG.
Within 30 days after the breach of that
condition.
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Event
Timeframe for notification and repayment of
the FHOG
Overpayment of the FHOG. Within 30 days after the FHOG was paid.
Warning: Failure to comply with the above requirements is an offence for which a maximum
penalty of 50 penalty units is provided (the value of one penalty unit is $158 as at December
2020). A penalty equal to the
FHOG and interest may also be imposed by TRO. For further
details on penalty and interest refer to Commissioner’s Guideline CG-HI-002
.
11. Compliance investigations
TRO conducts inquiries to confirm whether an applicant is eligible for the FHOG and satisfies the
residence requirements.
Enquiries concerning an applicant’s eligibility may be made by TRO prior to, and after the payment of the
FHOG and may include searches of land title systems in other jurisdictions and accessing information from
various sources. Applicants may also be requested to provide further supporting information.
Significant penalties and prosecution action may apply if these enquiries demonstrate that an applicant has
made a false application or has not complied with the residence requirements.
12. False applications and penalties
Applicants found guilty of making a false application or declaration may be prosecuted and could face
imprisonment for a period of up to two (2) years.
13. Other home owner assistance
The Territory Government has a number of schemes to assist home ownership, including loans for low to
middle income earners. Further information on these schemes can be accessed on TRO's website at
www.revenue.nt.gov.au
.
14. Contact details
For further information, contact the Territory Revenue Office:
Level 14, Charles Darwin Centre 19 The Mall, Darwin
GPO Box 154 DARWIN NT 0801
Office hours: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 2.00 pm the last Tuesday of each month
Phone: 1300 305 353
Email: NTRevenue@nt.gov.au
Website: www.revenue.nt.gov.au
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Application form
Note:
• This form should be used for applications lodged on or after 1 December 2020.
• Read the Guide before completing the application. Phrases and words in blue are explained in Section
2 of the Guide. If further clarification is required, please contact TRO.
• This application will not be considered unless fully completed, signed in blue or black ink, and all
required supporting evidence is lodged.
• Applications must be lodged within 12 months of the completion of the eligible transaction.
• There are significant penalties for making a misleading statement.
• Please answer all questions and tick the appropriate boxes.
Privacy statement
The information in this form is required by TRO to determine whether or not you meet the criteria for
the payment of the FHOG. Any information provided is on a voluntary basis and is needed to process the
application for the FHOG. The information provided may be disclosed to third parties with your consent
or as required or permitted by law. It will also be stored on the First Home Owner Grant scheme national
database and the application will be retained by either TRO or the approved agent. You have the right to
access and correct this information by contacting TRO.
Section 1: Eligibility criteria
• Eligibility is determined at the commencement date of the eligible transaction, unless otherwise stated.
• All applicants and their spouse/de facto partner must be considered when answering the eligibility
questions.
• Eligibility criteria 4(b) and 6 may in special circumstances be varied by the Commissioner. For further
information, refer to Section 4 of the Guide.
Eligibility checklist – Indicate with a ☒
Yes No
1. Is this the first time
each
applicant and/or their spouse/de facto partner will
receive a grant under the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 in any state or
territory of Australia?
☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Is each applicant and their spouse/de facto partner a person who has never
owned or held a relevant interest in a residential property, either jointly,
separately or with some other person, before 1 July 2000 in any state or
territory of Australia?
Note: Applicants are not eligible for a grant if they or their spouse/de facto
partner have owned or held a relevant interest in residential property prior to
1 July 2000, even if they have never occupied the property. A residential
property includes any property on which there is a residence.
☐ Yes ☐ No
UIN:
Application
reference:
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Eligibility checklist – Indicate with a
☒
Yes No
3. Is each applicant and their spouse/de facto partner a person who has never
occupied a residential property that they acquired, either jointly, separately or
with some other person, a relevant interest in, on or after 1 July 2000 in any
state or territory of Australia?
☐ Yes ☐ No
4. Is:
a. each applicant a natural person (i.e. not a company or trustee) who will on
the completion date of the eligible transaction, hold all their interest in the
property in their own right and not as a trustee
☐ Yes ☐ No
b. and at least one applicant 18 years of age or more?
☐
Yes
☐
No
5. Is at least one applicant a permanent resident or Australian citizen at the time
of making the application?
☐ Yes ☐ No
6. Will at least one applicant be occupying the home as their principal place of
residence for a continuous period of six months commencing within twelve
months of the completion date of the eligible transaction?
☐ Yes
☐ No
7. Has each applicant either:
a. entered into a contract of sale for the purchase of a new home in the
Northern Territory
☐ Yes ☐ No
b. or entered into a contract to build a home in the Northern Territory
☐
Yes
☐
No
c.
or
in the case of
an owner builder
, commenced construction of a home in
the Northern Territory? (that is, laying of foundations)
☐ Yes ☐ No
Determination of eligibility
If you answered 'YES' to ALL of the above questions, you may be entitled to receive the FHOG, subject
to the written decision made by the Commissioner. Please attach additional information (where
applicable) to support your eligibility for the FHOG.
Section 2: Applicant details
Note:
• It is essential that ALL applicants complete this section.
• If more than two (2) applicants, please complete and attach an additional application form.
• Each applicant must sign the declaration at Section 6.
Number of applicants
How many people will have a relevant interest in the home?
Related or associated party transactions Yes No
Are any of the applicants (or their spouse/de facto partner) related to or
associated with the vendor or builder
☐
Yes
☐
No
Are any of the applicants Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (this question is
optional)
Note: The information will only be used for statistical purposes and has no bearing on your application.
☐
Yes
☐
No
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Applicant 1 (primary contact) Applicant 2
Title
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
Dr
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
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First name
Middle name(s)
Family name
Name on birth
certificate
(only if different from above)
If you have ever used
any name(s) other than
the name(s) declared
above, list them here
Date of birth
(DD/MM/YYYY)
/ /
/ /
Place of birth State/territory State/territory
Daytime telephone
number
Email address
Current residential
address
Street no. Street no.
Street name
Street name
Suburb/town
Suburb/town
State Postcode State Postcode
Address for service of
notices
(if different to residential address)
Do you have a
spouse/de facto
partner?
☐
Yes
☐
No
☐
Yes
☐
No
If you have a spouse/de
facto partner, will your
spouse/de facto partner
have a relevant interest
in the home?
☐
Yes
If yes, your spouse/de
facto partner must
complete the details in
Applicant 2.
☐
No
If no, your spouse/de
facto partner must
complete Section 7.
☐
Yes
If yes, your spouse/de
facto partner must
complete the details in
Applicant 1.
☐
No
If no, your spouse/de
facto partner must
complete Section 7.
Will you be satisfying
the residence
requirements
☐
Yes
☐
No
☐
Yes
☐
No
Indicate the states
and/or territories in
which you have lived
NSW ACT Vic SA WA Qld Tas NT NSW ACT Vic SA WA Qld Tas NT
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Section 3: Spouse/de facto partner details
This section must be completed by the applicant if their spouse/de facto partner is not an applicant.
The applicant’s spouse/de facto partner must sign the declaration at Section 7.
Spouse/de facto of applicant 1
Spouse/de facto of applicant 2
Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr
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First name
Middle name(s)
Family name
Has your spouse/de
facto partner ever used
any name(s) other than
the name(s) above? If
yes, list them here
Date of birth
(DD/MM/YYYY)
/ /
/ /
Place of birth State/territory State/territory
Country Country
Daytime telephone
number
Indicate the states
and/or territories in
which your spouse/de
facto partner has lived
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W
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Vic SA
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Section 4: Property and transaction details
Address of property
Lot number Unit/street number
Street name Suburb/town
State Northern Territory Postcode
Date when occupation as a principal place of residence commenced, or is
expected to commence by at least one applicant (if not known, please
estimate)
Title reference
Volume
(If the current title is
unavailable, please enter a
parent title number)
Folio
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Transaction details
What type of
transaction does this
application refer to?
Off the plan
1
New home
1
Owner builder
Contract to
build
☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
1. You have entered into a contract of sale to purchase a new home or
an off the plan home:
• Is this the first sale of the home since its construction or
substantial renovation?
☐ Yes
☐
No
• Are you the first occupant(s) of the home since its construction or
substantial renovation?
☐
Yes
☐
No
• Are you purchasing a substantially renovated home?
☐
Yes
☐
No
Date of contract of sale or contract to build (if owner builder, date the
foundations were laid)
/ /
Date of settlement (or if building, the completion date of the eligible
transaction)
Note: if lodging with an approved agent, please estimate.
/ /
Section 5: Payment details
If applying with TRO, the FHOG will be paid by electronic funds transfer into the account nominated
below.
If you are applying with an approved agent, please do not complete the account details below, as the
FHOG will be paid through the approved agent.
Details
Name of financial institution and branch
Account name (e.g. John and Jan Citizen)
BSB number
(do not include dashes or spaces)
Account number
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Section 6: Declaration by applicant
1. I have completed the application form and attached all relevant documents required in the Checklist in
support of this application.
2. I have not previously received and retained a grant under the
First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 or a
corresponding Act in another state or territory, either alone or together with any other person, and to
the best of my knowledge nor has my spouse/de facto partner.
3. I have not owned or held a relevant interest in a residential property within Australia, either alone or
together with any other person, prior to 1 July 2000 and to the best of my knowledge, nor has my
spouse/de facto partner.
4. I have not occupied as an owner, a residential property within Australia in which I acquired, either
alone or together with any other person, a relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000, and to the best of
my knowledge, nor has my spouse/de facto partner.
5. At the date of making this application, at least one (1) applicant is a permanent resident or an
Australian citizen.
6. I understand that at least one applicant must reside in the home that is the subject of this application as
their principal place of residence for a continuous period of six months, commencing within 12 months
of the completion date of the eligible transaction.
7. I undertake to notify the Commissioner of any notifiable event (see Section 10 of the Guide to the
application) in writing, relevant to the requirements under
the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000, and repay
the amount of the grant within 30 days from the occurrence of that notifiable event.
8. I authorise TRO to access and exchange information about me to verify my eligibility for the FHOG
with the approved agent (where applicable), other state, territory and Australian Government agencies
and commercial organisations as permitted by law.
9. I understand that the approved agent is not authorised by TRO to offer any advice or assistance on the
conditions of eligibility for the FHOG, or on the completion of this application.
10. I authorise TRO to deposit the FHOG into the account nominated in Section 5 (ensure account details
are correct) or into the approved agent’s nominated account when lodged with the approved agent.
11. I authorise the approved agent to hold the FHOG until the completion date of the eligible transaction
and to repay the FHOG to the Commissioner if the transaction is not completed within 28 days of the
date specified.
12. I authorise the Commissioner to address all correspondence relating to this application to Applicant 1
at the address nominated.
13. I have read and understood this application form and guide to the application, and I accept that if the
conditions of eligibility are not met, I may not be entitled to receive or retain the FHOG.
14. I acknowledge that I may be required to repay the FHOG, be liable for penalties and interest, and may
also be prosecuted for making a false or misleading statement on or in connection with this application.
15. I solemnly and sincerely declare that this declaration, the information in this application and the
supporting documents provided are true and correct, and I make this
solemn declaration by virtue of the
Oaths
, Affidavits and Declarations Act 2010 (NT) knowing it is an offence to make a declaration that is
false in any material particular and for which a penalty of three (3) years imprisonment is provided.
Declared at ____________________________ on the____ day of _________________ 20___
Applicant 1 Applicant 2
Name Name
Signature
Signature
Date Date
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Section 7: Declaration by spouse/de facto partner of applicant
1. The spouse/de facto partner details in Section 3, in so far as they relate to me, are true and correct.
2. I have not previously received and retained the grant under the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 or a
corresponding Act in another state or territory, either alone or together with any other person, and to
the best of my knowledge, nor has my spouse/de facto partner.
3. I have not owned or held a relevant interest in a residential property within Australia, either alone or
together with any other person, prior to 1 July 2000 and to the best of my knowledge, nor has my
spouse/de facto partner.
4. I have not occupied as an owner, a residential property within Australia which I acquired, either alone
or together with any other person, a relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000, and to the best of my
knowledge, nor has my spouse/de facto partner.
5. I authorise TRO to access and exchange information about me that may affect the applicant’s eligibility
for the FHOG with the approved agent (where applicable), other state, territory and Australian
Government agencies and commercial organisations as permitted by law.
6. Although I am not an applicant for the FHOG I am aware of the reasons for me having to complete this
section of the application. I acknowledge that I may be prosecuted for making a false or misleading
statement on or in connection with this application for the FHOG.
7. I solemnly and sincerely declare that this declaration, the information I have provided in this application
and the supporting documents provided are true and correct, and I make this solemn declaration by
virtue of the Oaths, Affidavits and Declarations Act 2010 (NT) knowing it is an offence to make a
declaration that is false in any material particular and for which a penalty of three (3) years
imprisonment is provided.
Declared at ____________________________ on the____ day of _________________ 20___
Spouse/de facto partner of applicant 1
Spouse/de facto partner of applicant 2
Name Name
Signature Signature
Date
Date
Privacy statement
The information in this form is required by TRO to determine whether or not you meet the
criteria for the payment of the FHOG. Any information provided is on a voluntary basis and is
needed to process the application for the FHOG. The information provided may be disclosed to
third parties with your consent or as required or permitted by law. It will also be stored on the
First Home Owner Grant scheme national database and the application will be retained by either
TRO or the approved agent. You have the right to access and correct this information by
contacting TRO.
First Home Owner Grant
Department of
TREASURY AND FINANCE
8 December 2020
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Section 8: Checklist
This section details the information required to support your application depending on your circumstances.
The supporting information must be either an original or legible photocopy.
If lodging with an approved agent – The information to satisfy the 100 point check conducted by the
approved agent is sufficient, except where all applicants were from outside of Australia. In these instances,
at least one (1) applicant must also provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency. This
could be in the form of an Australian passport, Australian citizenship certificate, permanent residency
certificate, permanent residency visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen, evidence of a special category
visa under section 32 of the Migration Act 1958 or a current New Zealand passport
If lodging with TRO – All applicants must provide proof of identity, and if none of the applicants were born
in Australia, at least one (1) applicant must also provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent
residency. This could be in the form of an Australian passport, Australian citizenship certificate, permanent
residency certificate, permanent residency visa or if you are a New Zealand citizen, evidence of a special
category visa under section 32 of the Migration Act 1958 or a current New Zealand passport.
Proof of identity
Evidence required Tick if
attached
Office
use only
Proof of identity
Australian birth certificate issued by Registry of
Births, Deaths and Marriages and
☐
☐
photographic identification such as an Australian
driver licence or proof of age card issued by a
state or territory authority or
☐
☐
a current passport.
☐
☐
Note: Evidence of change of name is required if the name on any documents presented is different
to the name of the applicant (for example, marriage certificate, change of name certificate or
deed poll).
Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
Citizenship or
permanent residency
Citizenship certificate, or
☐
☐
permanent residency certificate, permanent
residency visa or special category visa or New
Zealand passport.
☐
☐
Note: Evidence of change of name is required if the name on any documents presented is different
to the name of the applicant (for example, marriage certificate, change of name certificate or
deed poll).
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Transaction type
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
Contract of sale to
purchase a home
1. The contract of sale for purchase of the home
dated and signed by all parties.
☐
☐
2. If the contract is for the purchase of a new
home you will also need to provide a completed
form F-HI-012 for individual vendors or
F-HI-
013 for company vendors (original required).
☐
☐
3. If a terms contract, evidence to show that
purchase instalments excluding the deposit of
an amount equal to or greater than the FHOG
have been paid.
☐
☐
4.
If the parties to the transaction are related or
associated, documentary evidence to show that
consideration of an amount equal to or greater
than the FHOG has been paid.
☐
☐
Contract to build
a home
1.
The contract to build dated and signed by all
parties to the contract.
☐
☐
2. Documentary evidence of progress payments
made (either an invoice or receipts from the
builder) but not the deposit totaling an amount
equal to or greater than the FHOG.
☐
☐
Owner builder
1. Documentary evidence of the building costs
incurred for the construction of the home. The
evidence proof submitted must total an amount
equal to or greater than the FHOG and must
not include your own labour costs.
☐
☐
2. If the home is located:
• in a Building Control Area, a copy of the
Occupancy Permit or other certification
issued under the Building Act 1993 certifying
that construction of the home has been
completed to appropriate standards and is
suitable for occupation as a place of
residence.
☐
☐
• outside of a Building Control Area,
documentary evidence as detailed in
Commissioner’s Guideline CG-HI-006,
showing that building has been completed to
appropriate standards and is suitable for use
as a place of residence.
☐
☐
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Transfer or purchase from deceased estate
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
If an applicant is
related to the
deceased person or
is a beneficiary
under the will of the
deceased person,
provide the
following:
1.
A copy of:
• the will and Grant of Probate
☐
☐
• or the Letters of Administration.
☐
☐
2. Evidence of the payment of consideration to
the estate.
☐
☐
3. A copy of the Transfer of Lot form.
☐
☐
4. A copy of the statement of assets and liabilities
of the estate as at the date of distribution.
☐
☐
5. A copy of the distribution statement for the
estate.
☐
☐
Transfer or purchase arising from Family Law Act proceedings
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
If the eligible
transaction is the
result of a purchase
or transfer pursuant
to orders made in
proceedings under
the Family Law Act
1975 (Cth) and an
applicant is a party
to those
proceedings, provide
the following:
A copy of the orders made under the Family Law
Act 1975 (Cth).
☐
☐
A copy of any agreements between the parties.
☐
☐
A statutory declaration from the applicant setting
out details of the negotiations between the parties
for the purchase or transfer (original required).
☐
☐
Independent valuation or market appraisal of the
unencumbered value of home and land by a
suitably qualified person. Where a market
appraisal is used, it must contain details of the
comparable sales relied upon.
☐
☐
Separated spouses
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
An applicant seeking the exercise of the Commissioner's discretion to
disregard their marriage is required to provide a statutory declaration
addressing the matters detailed in Commissioner’s Guideline CG-HI-008.
The guideline can be accessed on TRO's website at
www.revenue.nt.gov.au.
☐
☐
Note:
Must be completed when an applicant is requesting the Commissioner to exercise discretion
to disregard their marriage.
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Building a home on a relative's property or on farming property owned by another person
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
Written documentation from the owner confirming the arrangement and
that permission has been given for the applicant to occupy the home
when it has been completed.
☐
☐
Guardian purchasing or building a home for a person with a legal disability
Evidence required Tick if
attached
Office
use only
Evidence of the guardian’s lawful appointment.
☐ ☐
Interests in other residential property acquired on or after 1 July 2000
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
An applicant may be eligible for the FHOG if they or their spouse/de
facto partner have held a relevant interest in a residential property in
Australia that they acquired on, or after 1 July 2000, but have not
occupied it as their place of residence.
Where an applicant and/or their spouse/de facto partner have held such
an interest, a disclosure should be made to this effect and conclusive
evidence (copies of tenancy agreements, utilities bills, etc.) provided to
verify that they have not occupied the property as their place of
residence. This will assist in the timely processing of the application and
prevent any unnecessary investigation.
☐ ☐
Prior receipt of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
Evidence required
Tick if
attached
Office
use only
If an applicant or their spouse/de facto partner has previously received
the FHOG but has repaid it, they may still be eligible for the FHOG on a
subsequent purchase. To assist in the timely processing of your
application, a disclosure should be made to this effect detailing the
property to which the previous application relates and the reason for the
repayment of the FHOG.
☐ ☐
Approved agent and TRO use only
All evidence sighted
Name of person sighting the
evidence:
Payment eligibility date (enter
settlement completion or first
draw down date only):
☐ Yes
☐ No
First Home Owner Grant
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TREASURY AND FINANCE
8 December 2020
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Section 9: Additional information
If there was insufficient space in this application for your response, or if you wish to clarify your response,
please insert the information below. Please ensure that you clearly identify the question or section you are
responding to. If further space is needed, please attach any additional pages or information to your
application.