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.

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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	2.20%	$728 + 2.20% over $260,000
$300,001 – $500,000	3.40%	$1,608 + 3.40% over $300,000
$500,001 – $750,000	4.32%	$8,408 + 4.32% over $500,000
$750,001 – $1,000,000	5.90%	$19,208 + 5.90% over $750,000
$1,000,001 – $1,455,000	6.40%	$33,958 + 6.40% over $1,000,000
$1,455,001+	4.54%	4.54% of total value

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	4.32%	$11,400 + 4.32% over $500,000
$750,001 – $1,000,000	5.90%	$22,200 + 5.90% over $750,000
$1,000,001 – $1,455,000	6.40%	$36,950 + 6.40% 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.

First home buyer in the ACT?

The ACT offers a Home Buyer Concession Scheme with full stamp duty exemption on properties up to $1,000,000 for eligible buyers earning under $170,000.

Use the ACT First Home Buyer calculator →

Frequently asked questions

What financial year are these rates for?

Rates are from the ACT Revenue Office effective 1 July 2025 for the 2025-26 financial year. ACT adjusts rates annually as part of its 20-year stamp duty reform.

What is the difference between owner-occupier and investor rates?

Owner-occupiers who live in the property for at least 12 months get lower rates. Investors and non-residents pay the general (higher) rate.

Does ACT charge foreign buyer surcharge?

No. ACT is unique among major Australian jurisdictions — it does not charge additional duty to foreign purchasers.

What is the Home Buyer Concession Scheme?

Eligible first home buyers (household income ≤ $250,000, no property in last 5 years) pay no duty on properties up to $1,020,000. Above that, a partial concession applies capped at $35,238.

Is ACT abolishing stamp duty?

ACT is gradually reducing stamp duty through annual rate reforms that began in 2012. The transition is planned over 20 years, but stamp duty still applies to all transactions currently.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: March 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26

Estimates ACT conveyance duty using owner-occupier or investor rate pathways. Home buyer concession and foreign purchaser provisions are not included.

ACT Revenue Office: Conveyance duty

ACT conveyance duty rates confirmed April 2026 for 2025-26. Source: ACT Revenue Office.