Stamp Duty Rates — ACT (2025–26)
| Property Value | Rate (Residential) |
|---|---|
| $0 – $260,000 | $0.60 per $100 |
| $260,001 – $300,000 | $2.20 per $100 |
| $300,001 – $500,000 | $3.40 per $100 |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | $4.32 per $100 |
| $750,001 – $1,000,000 | $5.90 per $100 |
| $1,000,001 – $1,455,000 | $6.40 per $100 |
| $1,455,001+ | $4.54 per $100 (flat on full value) |
Examples
| Property Value | Stamp Duty (approx) |
|---|---|
| $600,000 | ~$14,580 |
| $800,000 | ~$25,560 |
| $1,000,000 | ~$37,360 |
For general purchasers (non-first home buyer, Australian resident). Use the official ACT calculator or DecisionLab's stamp duty calculator for exact figures.
First Home Buyers — ACT
Home Buyer Concession Scheme: full duty exemption for properties up to $1,000,000 (income test applies — combined income under ~$170,000). $7,000 FHOG for new homes.
Foreign Buyer Surcharge
No foreign buyer surcharge in the ACT
When You Pay
Before settlement. Your conveyancer or solicitor handles the payment as part of the settlement process.
Key Notes for ACT
The ACT is phasing out stamp duty over 20 years, replacing it with annual land tax (rates). Current buyers still pay stamp duty but it's gradually decreasing. The ACT also offers zero stamp duty on electric vehicles. The Home Buyer Concession Scheme (up to $1M exemption) is the most generous first home buyer duty concession in Australia by threshold — but it has an income test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is stamp duty on a $800,000 property in ACT?
Approximately ~$25,560 for a general purchaser. First home buyers may pay significantly less or nothing — Home Buyer Concession Scheme: full duty exemption for properties up to $1,000,000 (income test applies — combined income under ~$170,000). $7,000 FHOG for new homes.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in ACT?
Home Buyer Concession Scheme: full duty exemption for properties up to $1,000,000 (income test applies — combined income under ~$170,000). $7,000 FHOG for new homes.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in ACT?
No foreign buyer surcharge in the ACT