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Review · Updated 2026-08-31

HGTV Smart Home: the other annual house

Same family of rules as Dream Home, different season, 2026 window closed.

No purchase necessary A- Rank 02 · Score 83 · Grade A-
Credible seasonal NPN house giveaway. Not currently open.
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Why this grade

Same sponsor and NPN structure as Dream Home (official rules on HGTV). 2026 entry window was Apr 21–Jun 19 and is closed. Slightly less flagship than Dream Home; same 21+/tax caveats. Source: hgtv.com Smart Home rules.

Free-entry purity 22 / 30 · wt 30
Rules transparency 18 / 20 · wt 20
Prize credibility 18 / 20 · wt 20
Operator track record 14 / 15 · wt 15
Entry experience 7 / 15 · wt 15

What it is

Official rules for 2026: no purchase necessary, 21+, U.S. residents, online entry on HGTV.com and FoodNetwork.com from April 21, 2026 to June 19, 2026. Sponsor: Discovery Communications, LLC.

The 2026 official rules itemized the grand prize: a Florida home (ARV $1,288,796) plus $100,000 by electronic funds transfer, total ARV $1,388,796, with a $600,000 cash option in lieu of the home. Take the current year's rules as the prize list when the next edition opens.

Sources we opened

Official site Official rules Back to ranking
  • Not currently open as of August 31, 2026.
  • House prizes carry tax and carrying-cost reality. Read the current year's rules.