Grants to make home ownership a reality
If you're an AHO or social housing tenant looking to own your own home, there are three AHO grants that you might be eligible for. These grants allow eligible Aboriginal people to apply for a one-off financial boost to help make home ownership more achievable.
Available grants
Home Buyer Booster
Up to $2,500 to help with legal and administrative costs related to with buying a property.
Deadly Deposit Grant
Up to $10,000 to match the house deposit you've saved.
AHO Tenancy Plus Grant
Up to $20,000 in co-contribution for eligible long-term AHO tenants.
Eligibility
These three grants are open to social housing tenants (AHO housing or otherwise) who are looking to buy a home.
To be eligible for any of the grants you must be an Aboriginal person who:
- has saved at least $1,000 toward a deposit
- has a maximum individual or combined annual income of up to $200,000
- currently lives in NSW and is purchasing a property in NSW
- does not currently own residential property
- has not qualified for Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Remote Indigenous Home Loan package.
Grant combinations
You may be eligible for more than one of these grants. Your eligibility for all combinations will be assessed in your application.
Social housing tenants may be eligible for the Home Buyer Booster Grant and Deadly Deposit Grant.
AHO tenants may be eligible for Home Buyer Booster Grant and the AHO Tenancy Plus Grant.
Guides to help you
If you'd like more guidance on your home ownership journey, we've got guides available to help:
Contact us
No matter where you are on your home ownership journey, our friendly team is here to help you access one-off financial grants.
If you have questions or would like an application form, send us an email: [email protected].
