Stamp Duty Rates — ACT (2025–26)
| Property Value | Owner occupier | Not owner occupier |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $260,000 | $0.28 per $100 | $1.20 per $100 (to $200,000) |
| $260,001 – $300,000 | $728 + $2.20 per $100 over $260,000 | $2,400 + $2.20 per $100 over $200,000 |
| $300,001 – $500,000 | $1,608 + $3.40 per $100 over $300,000 | $4,600 + $3.40 per $100 over $300,000 |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | $8,408 + $4.32 per $100 over $500,000 | $11,400 + $4.32 per $100 over $500,000 |
| $750,001 – $1,000,000 | $19,208 + $5.90 per $100 over $750,000 | $22,200 + $5.90 per $100 over $750,000 |
| $1,000,001 – $1,455,000 | $33,958 + $6.40 per $100 over $1,000,000 | $36,950 + $6.40 per $100 over $1,000,000 |
| More than $1,455,000 | $4.54 per $100 on the full value | $4.54 per $100 on the full value |
Examples
| Property Value | Stamp Duty (approx, owner occupier) |
|---|---|
| $600,000 | ~$12,728 |
| $800,000 | ~$22,158 |
| $1,000,000 | ~$33,958 |
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: from 1 July 2026, a full duty exemption with no income threshold and no price cap. The ACT has no First Home Owner Grant — it ceased on 1 July 2019.
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 ~$22,158 for a general purchaser. First home buyers may pay significantly less or nothing — Home Buyer Concession Scheme: from 1 July 2026, a full duty exemption with no income threshold and no price cap. The ACT has no First Home Owner Grant — it ceased on 1 July 2019.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in ACT?
Home Buyer Concession Scheme: from 1 July 2026, a full duty exemption with no income threshold and no price cap. The ACT has no First Home Owner Grant — it ceased on 1 July 2019.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in ACT?
No foreign buyer surcharge in the ACT