Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate conveyance (stamp) duty on a property purchase in the ACT, including the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, a full duty exemption for eligible buyers.
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Stamp duty in the Australian Capital Territory at a glance
- Standard duty rate
- 0.28% to 6.4%
- Foreign purchaser surcharge
- None
- Charged on
- Purchase price (dutiable value)
- First home buyers
- Concessions apply, see below
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Pensioner, senior, or concession card holder? You may pay less duty in Australian Capital Territory. Check your eligibility with the revenue office.
Estimates only, not financial or legal advice. Duty rates, thresholds, and concessions change and vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances (including income tests and occupancy requirements). Always confirm with the relevant state revenue office before relying on a figure.
What stamp duty costs in the Australian Capital Territory
Someone buying an established home to live in, at three prices, under the ACT rates above.
| Purchase price | Stamp duty | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | $14,888 | 2.3% |
| $850,000 | $25,108 | 3.0% |
| $1,200,000 | $46,758 | 3.9% |
These figures assume you are not a first home buyer and not a foreign purchaser, and they exclude transfer and mortgage registration fees. First home concessions, the foreign purchaser surcharge and buying as an investor all change the result, so use the calculator above for your own purchase. Estimates only, not a quote.
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Frequently asked questions
How is stamp duty calculated in the ACT?
ACT conveyance duty is progressive from 0.28% up to 6.4%, switching to a flat 4.54% of the full value above $1,455,000. The ACT has been phasing duty down for years as it moves to a rates based system, so its entry rates are the lowest in the country.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in the ACT?
Under the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, eligible buyers pay no duty at all. From 1 July 2026 there is no property price cap and no income test: the scheme is a full duty exemption on any ACT residential property, including vacant land. You must not have owned property in the previous five years, and you must live in the home for at least a year, starting within a year of settlement.
Do foreign buyers pay a surcharge in the ACT?
No. The ACT does not levy a foreign purchaser duty surcharge on residential property, unlike the six states.