First Peoples Home Ownership Program – Applications Now Open

The First Peoples Home Ownership Program is now accepting applications to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to buy their first home in Victoria.

Available Support

• Home Buyer Booster: $2,500 to help with legal and admin costs

• Stamp Duty Helper: Up to $10,000 matched for land transfer (stamp) duty

• Deposit Contribution: Every dollar you save is matched up to $20,000

• Extra $5,000 if you’re buying or building a new home

Applicants must:

 Be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Confirmation required)

 Not currently own a home

 Live in Victoria & intend to buy in Victoria

 Have an individual/household income under $245,000/year

 Have pre-approval from a financial provider

Support for Applicants

ACCO Homeownership Officers are available to help:

• Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co-Operative – Western Victoria

• Aboriginal Housing Victoria – Northern, Eastern & Southern Victoria

More Information

 Email: firstpeopleshomeownership@homes.vic.gov.au

 Learn more: First Peoples Home Ownership Program – Big Housing Build