Step 1 |
Complete the Application Form (click on the link and print it out) |
Step 2 |
Lodge your Application with either Approved FHOG Agent * (discover who the Agents are)
* (You can only apply through an approved FHOG Agent when you are borrowing funds from that Agent. You need to apply within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction)
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Lodge your Application with the Department of Treasury and Finance Tasmania (discover what supporting documents are required and what address to send it to) |
When the Grant will be Paid |
If you applied through an Approved FHOG Agent; you can expect payment; |
 | An existing dwelling: at Settlement; |
| A contract to build: on the first progress payment (first draw down of the loan); |
| An owner builder: following receipt of a certificate of occupancy/completion |
If you applied through the State Revenue Office; you can expect payment; |
| An existing dwelling: after providing proof of Settlement; |
| A contract to build or an Owner Builder: following receipt of a certificate of occupancy/completion |
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Claims will be paid within 14 days of lodging application with proof of completion |
Appealing the Decision |
| If you are dissatisfied with the Commissioner's decision, you may lodge a written objection to the Treasurer within 60 days of the notice of the decision. |
| Forward your objection together with relevant supporting documentation |
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Penalties |
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The State Revenue Office of Tasmania, as part of its role in administering the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000, conducts ongoing investigations to ensure that applicants comply with the conditions of the Act. If applicants receive the grant when they are not entitled to it, or do not comply with the residency requirement, then penalties and interest may be imposed. The amount of any penalty that may be applied is dependant on the circumstances of each case and is in addition to having to pay back the grant. In some circumstances the penalty applied can be equal to the amount of the grant received.
Providing incorrect or misleading information to State Revenue Office is a criminal offence. If it is determined that an applicant has provided incorrect or misleading information to obtain, or in an attempt to dishonestly obtain the grant, then prosecution action may be commenced.
All applications undergo a rigorous review where applicants are checked for former home ownership in Tasmania and interstate. Other checks into spouse/partner status, council records, title details and finance particulars are undertaken on a routine basis.
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Disclaimer |
This information was accurate at time of release. You should always check the websites to ensure that the relevant government websites to ensure that the correct and current forms are used. |
