The HomeBuilder program, a $25,000 grant, is available to eligible owner-occupiers (including first-home buyers) wanting to substantially renovate their existing home or build a new home. This grant is tax-free and is available for contracts signed between June 4 2020 and 31 December 2020 with construction to commence within 3 months of the contract date. The government hopes that this will lead to between 25,000 and 30,000 new builds or significant renovations as they anticipate that the housing industry will go through a tough period following the economic fallout from COVID-19.
