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ACT Stamp Duty Calculator

Free ACT stamp duty calculator 2025-26 & 2026. See ACT Revenue Office conveyance rates, Home Buyer Concession (income-tested), Pensioner Concession, rego fees.

No foreign surcharge Owner-occupier rates 20-year reform

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.

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ACT conveyance duty rates — Owner-occupier
Dutiable valueRateFormula
$0 – $260,0000.28%0.28% of value
$260,001 – $300,0002.20%$728 + 2.20% over $260,000
$300,001 – $500,0003.40%$1,608 + 3.40% over $300,000
$500,001 – $750,0004.32%$8,408 + 4.32% over $500,000
$750,001 – $1,000,0005.90%$19,208 + 5.90% over $750,000
$1,000,001 – $1,455,0006.40%$33,958 + 6.40% over $1,000,000
$1,455,001+4.54%4.54% of total value
Investor rates
Dutiable valueRateFormula
$0 – $200,0001.2%1.2% of value
$200,001 – $300,0002.2%$2,400 + 2.2% over $200,000
$300,001 – $500,0003.4%$4,600 + 3.4% over $300,000
$500,001 – $750,0004.32%$11,400 + 4.32% over $500,000
$750,001 – $1,000,0005.90%$22,200 + 5.90% over $750,000
$1,000,001 – $1,455,0006.40%$36,950 + 6.40% over $1,000,000
$1,455,001+4.54%4.54% of total value
Home buyer concession

The ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme offers full stamp duty exemption on properties up to $1,020,000 for eligible buyers earning under $250,000 household income, with no property ownership in the last 5 years. ACT also has no foreign purchaser surcharge — unique among major Australian jurisdictions.

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


Last updated 19 May 2026 Tax year 2025-26

Data sources: ATO (ato.gov.au), Services Australia

This tool is general information only, not financial advice.

Reviewed by AusTax Tools Editorial Desk

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