How to apply for the FHOG
You must apply for a grant and/or pre-approval for the first home owner rate of duty within 12 months of completion of the eligible transaction. Late applications cannot be accepted.
| Type of application | How to lodge |
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| Lodge online | Complete your application online through the FHOG Application Portal. See the Lodgement Guide to assist with making your application. Applications lodged through the FHOG Application Portal must be submitted by an applicant. Applications submitted by a third party cannot be accepted. |
| Lodge with an Approved Agent | If you're applying for a loan from a financial institution and your lender is an approved agent, they can process your application and lodge it on your behalf. Contact your lender to find out if they're an approved agent or see the list of approved agents. |
| Lodge with RevenueWA | Only lodge your application with RevenueWA if:
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If you can't complete the application online, use the form below to apply for a first home owner grant and/or pre-approval for the first home owner rate of duty. If you use this form, submit it via web enquiry or by mail.
Before you submit your application, make sure the bank details you have provided are correct. If the payment is made to the wrong bank account, it may not be possible to get it back.
How to apply for the FHOR of duty
If you have paid duty in full at settlement and need to apply for a reassessment of duty at the first home owner rate, see the information under 'How to apply' in the first home owner rate of duty fact sheet.
After your transaction has been reassessed, we will refund any overpaid duty.
Privacy information
Show moreRevenueWA manages personal information in accordance with Western Australian legislation and consistent with any legal obligations, including the First Home Owner Grant Act 2000 and the State Records Act 2000.
By submitting an application for the first home owner grant, you consent to RevenueWA verifying your identity documents with the issuing agencies through the Document Verification Service (DVS). If you don’t consent to this, we may not be able to process your application.
Your information will be stored securely in the first home owner grant national database in an encrypted format and will only be used or disclosed as required or permitted by law, or with your consent. Your application form will be retained by RevenueWA or, where applicable, your Approved Agent.
Contact us to request access to review and update personal information held by RevenueWA, or to provide feedback about the collection, use or disclosure of your identification information.
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