calx.io/VIC Land Tax Calculator
Calculate annual Victorian land tax for the 2026 land tax year, including the COVID debt levy, trust surcharge rates and the absentee owner surcharge.
Use the land (site) value from your valuation or assessment notice, not the property price. Add together the land values of every taxable property you own in this state. Your own home is generally exempt.
Estimates only, not financial or legal advice. Land tax rates, thresholds, exemptions, and aggregation and grouping rules change and vary with individual circumstances. Always confirm with the relevant state revenue office before relying on a figure.
Frequently asked questions
How is land tax calculated in Victoria?
Victoria taxes total landholdings above just $50,000, the lowest general threshold in the country. Flat charges of $500 (from $50,000) and $975 (from $100,000) apply, then marginal rates from 0.3% up to 2.65% above $3 million. These figures include the temporary COVID debt levy, which is legislated to run to 2033. Holdings are assessed at midnight 31 December.
Is my home exempt from Victorian land tax?
Yes. Your principal place of residence is exempt and the exemption is normally applied automatically. Land tax applies to investment properties, holiday homes and commercial land, on aggregated site value.
How are trusts and absentee owners taxed in Victoria?
Land held in most trusts is taxed on a surcharge scale with a $25,000 threshold and higher rates up to $3 million, above which the general scale takes over. Absentee owners pay an additional 4% of taxable land value on top of either scale.