3. Your obligations and responsibilities

RevenueSA conducts ongoing investigations and audits to ensure the first home owner grant is only paid to eligible applicants and that all applicants comply with the requirements and other conditions of the First Home and Housing Construction Grants Act 2000.

RevenueSA is authorised to exchange information with other state and territory revenue offices and other agencies to assist in the proper identification and accurate assessment of grant eligibility.

Information we receive from you is managed in line with the secrecy provisions of the First Home and Housing Construction Grants Act 2000. Information (including personal information) is not disclosed to third parties unless authorised by law or with your consent.

Your obligations and responsibilities

You must:

ensure that the information contained in your application for the grant is complete and correct
notify RevenueSA and repay the grant if you are unable to fulfil any of the conditions of the grant (including the residence requirement).

If you receive the first home owner grant and it is determined that one or more applicants are not eligible or do not comply with the residence requirement, you must repay the grant. Penalties may also be imposed. The amount of any penalty which may apply is dependent on the circumstances of each case.

If you are unsure about any of your obligations, the conditions, or the information that is required by RevenueSA to determine your eligibility for the first home owner grant, contact us for clarification.

Providing false, incorrect or misleading information in your application

Dishonestly providing false, incorrect or misleading information to RevenueSA is a criminal offence.

If it is determined that you have provided false, incorrect or misleading information to obtain, or try to obtain, the first home owner grant, legal action may be commenced.