ACT stamp duty at a glance
Estimated duty on an established home in Australian Capital Territory, calculated with the same rules as the calculator. First home buyer figures assume the buyer meets every eligibility condition.
| Buyer | $500,000 | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home buyer (owner-occupier) | $8,408 | $19,208 | $33,958 |
| Investor | See revenue office | See revenue office | See revenue office |
| Eligible first home buyer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
“See revenue office” means the verified data does not support an estimate for that case (for example an unverified concession band), so check with ACT Revenue Office.
ACT conveyance duty, non-owner-occupier rates
Effective from 1 July 2025.
The ACT Revenue Office still labels its latest non-owner-occupier table "on or after 1 July 2025", and a 2026 determination may have changed these rates from 1 July 2026. We could not verify the current rates, so no estimate is shown for investors.
ACT conveyance duty, eligible owner-occupier rates
Effective from 1 July 2025. The ACT Revenue Office states owner-occupier rates for transactions up to $1,455,000 remain unchanged from 1 July 2025.
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| Up to $260,000 | $0.28 per $100 or part |
| $260,000 to $300,000 | $728 plus $2.20 per $100 or part over $260,000 |
| $300,000 to $500,000 | $1,608 plus $3.40 per $100 or part over $300,000 |
| $500,000 to $750,000 | $8,408 plus $4.32 per $100 or part over $500,000 |
| $750,000 to $1,000,000 | $19,208 plus $5.90 per $100 or part over $750,000 |
| $1,000,000 to $1,455,000 | $33,958 plus $6.40 per $100 or part over $1,000,000 |
First home buyers in Australian Capital Territory
Home Buyer Concession Scheme. From 1 July 2026 the price cap and income test were removed: eligible buyers pay no duty on a home.
New homes: From 1 July 2026 eligible buyers pay no duty on any ACT residential property type.
Vacant land: From 1 July 2026 eligible buyers pay no duty on vacant residential land.
Eligibility
- Not limited to first home buyers: all buyers must be individuals aged 18 or over, and no buyer or domestic partner may have owned or held an interest in any property in the 5 years before the transaction.
- At least one buyer must live in the home continuously for at least 12 months, starting within one year of settlement (or of the certificate of occupancy for vacant land).
Foreign purchasers
Foreign purchaser duty. We found no foreign purchaser conveyance duty surcharge on the ACT Revenue Office site (the ACT charges a foreign ownership surcharge on land tax instead), but could not confirm this with an explicit statement.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 home in Australian Capital Territory?
About $19,208 for a buyer who will live in the property and is not a first home buyer, based on aCT conveyance duty, non-owner-occupier rates and the owner-occupier rates where they apply. Investors, first home buyers and foreign purchasers can pay a different amount. Use the calculator on this page for your own figures.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory?
Home Buyer Concession Scheme: From 1 July 2026 the price cap and income test were removed: eligible buyers pay no duty on a home.
Is there a foreign buyer stamp duty surcharge in Australian Capital Territory?
We found no foreign purchaser conveyance duty surcharge on the ACT Revenue Office site (the ACT charges a foreign ownership surcharge on land tax instead), but could not confirm this with an explicit statement. Confirm the current position with ACT Revenue Office.
When were these ACT stamp duty rates last checked?
The rates and concessions on this page were read from official ACT Revenue Office pages and legislation on 25 September 2026. Rates and thresholds change, so confirm with ACT Revenue Office before you rely on an estimate.
Who pays stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory?
The buyer pays transfer (stamp) duty to ACT Revenue Office, usually at or before settlement. It is charged on the dutiable value, which is normally the purchase price or the market value if higher.