Existing home owners - FreshStart New Home

The FreshStart New Home Grant offers $30,000 to buy or build a new home.

You can also use it to buy or build a new transportable home, as long as it's permanently fixed and legally approved to be lived in.

It's available to:

There is no cap on the build or purchase price.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

sign a contract, between 1 October 2024 and 30 September 2025, to build or buy a new home in the Territory, or commence building as an owner builder:
- it must not replace other contracts signed before 1 October 2024
- the home must have never been previously lived in or sold as a place of residence
be a person and not a company or trustee
have at least one person over the age of 18
ensure one applicant is an Australian citizen or permanent resident
live in the home for at least 12 months after taking possession of the property (name is on the title) or once construction of the home is complete
lodge their application by 31 December 2025.

All owners of the home must meet the eligibility requirements.

You can't use this grant to build an extra residence, like a granny flat, if there's already a home on your property.

The FreshStart New Home Grant cannot be used in conjunction with the HomeGrown Territory Grant.

Applications are now open.

You can apply through your financial institution or directly with the Territory Revenue Office.

Contact your financial institution. They are familiar with the process and will assist you with your application.

To apply with the Territory Revenue Office, follow these steps:

Step 1. Read and fill in the FreshStart New Home Grant guidelines and application.

Step 2. Email application to ntrevenue@nt.gov.au.

Yes, you can ask your financial institution to release the grant early to help with your deposit.

This is still subject to the standard financial approval processes.

For assistance with your application contact your financial institution.

For queries or more information about the grant contact the Territory Revenue Office by phone 1300 305 353 or email ntrevenue@ nt.gov.au