How to get a first-time homebuyer’s grant

You can get a first-time homebuyer’s grant (formerly known as FLISP) by applying online with ooba Home Loans.

We provide a form you can fill in (it takes just a few minutes), and submit the paperwork on your behalf.

We monitor the application process and update you as needed.

The process is as follows:

• Submit the home loan application.
• Fill in the form on our website.
• After you’ve filled in the form, an ooba Home Loans consultant will get in touch to determine that you fit the profile for a First Home Finance subsidy.
• The consultant completes and submits the prequalification form.
• The outcome is reported to the buyer.

Of course, you should first ensure that you meet the qualification criteria, which are as follows:

• Your income must range from R3 501 to R22 000 per month.
• You must be a South African citizen with permanent residency in South Africa.
• You must not have received a government housing subsidy before.
• You must be married or cohabiting OR single with financial dependents.
• You must be over 18 years old.
• You must not have owned a fixed residential property before.