First Home Buyers Grant for regional Victoria extended until June 2021

The Victorian Government is extending the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant for people buying or building a new home in regional Victoria for an extra 12 months, in another measure to support Victorians through the coronavirus pandemic.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (left) and Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas depart a press conference in Melbourne Source: AAP

Treasurer Tim Pallas announced on Thursday that the regional grant – which had been due to end in June – will be extended until the middle of 2021.

The change will be included in legislation that the Government is seeking to pass in the emergency sitting of Parliament this week.