The HomeBuilder program is closed to applications and will not reopen.
HomeBuilder formed part of a range of initiatives intended to support confidence in the residential construction sector and encourage consumers to proceed with purchases or renovations that may have been delayed due to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
HomeBuilder applications closed at midnight 14 April 2021.
Construction commencement extension
On 17 April 2021, the Government announced an extension to the construction commencement requirement from 6 months to 18 months for all contracts signed 4 June 2020 to 31 March 2021 inclusive.
Deadline to submit supporting documentation being extended
On 27 April 2023, the Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Small Business, the Hon Julie Collins MP, signed the revised National Partnership Agreement on HomeBuilder on behalf of the Australian Government to extend the deadline to submit supporting documentation from 30 April 2023 to 30 June 2025.
This extension will only apply in a state or territory whose government also signs the revised Agreement.
Treasury will update this webpage to list any jurisdiction that signs.
As at 15 May 2023, the ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia have signed the revised NPA.
The HomeBuilder program is closed to applications and will not reopen.
Other HomeBuilder terms and conditions remain unchanged.
States and territories remain responsible for administering HomeBuilder. You should direct your application questions to your relevant state or territory revenue office.
Factsheets
Note: The HomeBuilder factsheet and frequently asked questions below will be updated if an agreement is reached with the states and territories.
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State and territory contacts
HomeBuilder is administered by the states and territories.
The Australian Government does not process HomeBuilder applications.
You should direct your application inquiries to your relevant state or territory revenue office.
| State or territory | Website |
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| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Revenue Office |
| New South Wales | Revenue NSW |
| Northern Territory | Northern Territory Revenue Office |
| Queensland | Queensland Government |
| South Australia | RevenueSA |
| Tasmania | State Revenue Office of Tasmania For further advice on the construction commencement extension in Tasmania, download the HomeBuilder Grants extension factsheet. |
| Victoria | State Revenue Office Victoria |
| Western Australia | WA Government |
HomeBuilder National Partnership Agreement Review
The Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Minister for Small Business, the Hon Julie Collins MP, released the Review of the National Partnership Agreement on HomeBuilder.
The Review considered whether the HomeBuilder National Partnership Agreement (NPA) achieved the agreed objectives and outcomes, and the role of the NPA in facilitating this. It covers the effectiveness of the NPA, roles and responsibilities, the utility of performance indicators and reporting, and the effectiveness and appropriateness of the financial arrangements.
HomeBuilder data
As at 24 February 2023:
$2.52 billion in grant payments have been made under the HomeBuilder program.
| Total applications by grant size As at 24 February 2023: |
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| State or territory | $25,000 grant | $15,000 grant | Total |
| NSW | 19,000 | 6,960 | 25,960 |
| Vic | 31,829 | 8,116 | 39,945 |
| Qld | 23,434 | 5,612 | 29,046 |
| WA | 19,629 | 2,476 | 21,745 |
| SA | 11,328 | 2,647 | 13,975 |
| Tas | 3,226 | 699 | 3,925 |
| ACT | 2,244 | 695 | 2,939 |
| NT | 435 | 131 | 566 |
| Total | 110,765 | 27,336 | 138,101 |
Data source: preliminary data reported by states and territories.
Data is subject to revision by states and territories.
Applications have not necessarily been assessed for eligibility.
Application processes may differ across states and territories, limiting cross-state comparisons.