The HomeBuilder grant is a $25,000 tax-free grant designed to help the Australian residential construction market continue business after the Coronavirus. Each state and territory government has been releasing further information regarding the operation and administration of the grant based on Federal government guidelines. Further details regarding the arrangements in each jurisdiction can be found below.
Australian Capital Territory
Information on the application processes for those wishing to access the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant is available through the Australian Capital Territory’s Revenue Office, the ACT Revenue Office. The ACT has a two-part application process. Applicants can now complete Part A by registering their interest in HomeBuilder. Applicants must lodge the Part A form by 31 December 2020 for their application to be considered. If you register your interest, you will be advised of updates to application forms and supporting materials. Completing the registration form does not constitute eligibility for the grant.
A comprehensive application form will soon be available for applicants to complete Part B of their application. This form requires detailed information about the applicant, their builder, the type of construction, and detailed supporting documentation.
New South Wales
Further information on eligibility and application processes for those wishing to access the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant is available through the New South Wales Revenue Office, Revenue NSW. You can also contact Revenue NSW at Home.Builder@revenue.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 130 624.
Victoria
Further information on eligibility and application processes for those wishing to access the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant is available through the State Revenue Office Victoria. To register your interest in accessing the Commonwealth’s grant in Victoria, please sign up for the State Office Revenue Victoria email update service.
Queensland
The Queensland Office of State Revenue (OSR) is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant. For further information on eligibility and the application process, please refer to the OSR website. You can also contact the OSR at HomeBuilderGrant@treasury.qld.gov.au or call 1300 300 734.
Western Australia
Revenue WA is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant. Please refer to the application form for further information on eligibility and the application process.
South Australia
The South Australian Revenue Office is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant. For further information on eligibility and the application process, please refer to the HomeBuilder guidelines and application form on the RevenueSA website.
Tasmania
The State Revenue Office of Tasmania is now accepting applications for the Tasmanian and Commonwealth HomeBuilder grants. For further information on the eligibility criteria, building and contract requirements and the application process for both grant programs, please refer to the HomeBuilder Grant Guidelines and the application form on the State Revenue Office of Tasmania website.
Northern Territory
Further information on eligibility and application processes for those wishing to access the Commonwealth HomeBuilder grant will be made available shortly through the Northern Territory’s Revenue Office, Territory Revenue Office.