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Who is eligible for the first home buyer grant in Queensland?

You generally must be a person rather than a company or trust, be at least 18, and at least one buyer must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. You and your partner must not have owned residential property in Australia or received the grant before.

Written by Ross McFarlane, Licensed Mortgage Broker (Credit Representative 526725). About the author

Why this matters

The grant is aimed at genuine first home buyers buying or building a home to live in. the Queensland Revenue Office checks your age and status, prior property ownership, and that you will occupy the home, so your broker can confirm your fit before you sign anything.

The key points

A person aged 18 or over, not a company or trust.
At least one buyer an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
You and your partner have not owned property in Australia before.

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General information only. This page provides general information based on first home buyer settings current in 2026. It is not financial advice, a quote, or a guarantee, and your personal circumstances have not been considered. Grant amounts, caps, eligibility and scheme places change and vary by circumstance, and some help applies only to new homes. Always confirm current grants and your eligibility with the Queensland Revenue Office, Housing Australia, or a licensed mortgage broker. Ross McFarlane (Credit Representative 526725) is an authorised Credit Representative of Australian Associated Advisers Pty Ltd t/a Keylend, Australian Credit Licence 392169.