ACT Stamp Duty Calculator

Enter a property price to see how much conveyance duty you will pay in the ACT. Owner-occupiers get lower rates.

Uses ACT Revenue Office rates effective 1 July 2025. No foreign purchaser surcharge in ACT.

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Lower rates apply if you live in the property for at least 12 months.

Enter a property price to estimate ACT conveyance duty.

ACT conveyance duty rates

ACT has two rate structures: lower rates for owner-occupiers (must live in property 12+ months) and general rates for investors.

Owner-occupier rates

Dutiable value	Rate	Formula
$0 – $260,000	0.28%	0.28% of value
$260,001 – $300,000	0.49%	$728 + 0.49% over $260,000
$300,001 – $500,000	3.4%	$924 + 3.4% over $300,000
$500,001 – $750,000	4.15%	$7,724 + 4.15% over $500,000
$750,001 – $1,000,000	4.32%	$18,099 + 4.32% over $750,000
$1,000,001 – $1,455,000	4.54%	$28,899 + 4.54% over $1,000,000
$1,455,001+	4.54%	4.54% of total minus $35,238

Investor rates

Dutiable value	Rate	Formula
$0 – $200,000	1.2%	1.2% of value
$200,001 – $300,000	2.2%	$2,400 + 2.2% over $200,000
$300,001 – $500,000	3.4%	$4,600 + 3.4% over $300,000
$500,001 – $750,000	4.15%	$11,400 + 4.15% over $500,000
$750,001 – $1,000,000	4.32%	$21,775 + 4.32% over $750,000
$1,000,001 – $1,455,000	4.54%	$32,575 + 4.54% over $1,000,000
$1,455,001+	4.54%	4.54% of total value

Home buyer concession

Eligible home buyers (income threshold applies, no property in last 5 years) pay no duty on properties up to $1,020,000, with partial concession above that.

No foreign surcharge

ACT is unique among major jurisdictions - it does not charge additional duty to foreign purchasers.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: March 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26

This calculator is an estimate tool and may not cover all personal circumstances. For state-based taxes, confirm details with your state or territory revenue office.

ACT Revenue Office: Conveyance duty

ACT conveyance duty rates confirmed January 2025. Source: ACT Revenue Office.