What is the NT House & Land Package Exemption (HLPE)?

The HLPE provides a full stamp duty exemption for first home buyers purchasing eligible house and land packages in the Northern Territory. There is no value cap. The exemption expires on 30 June 2027.

NT First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Calculator

The Northern Territory offers a House & Land Package Exemption (HLPE) providing full stamp duty relief for eligible first home buyers. Other properties pay full duty.

Toggle between house & land package and other property types to see your savings. HLPE expires 30 June 2027.

Enter a property price to estimate your first home buyer stamp duty savings in the Northern Territory.

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NT first home buyer stamp duty concessions

House & Land Package Exemption (HLPE)

Property type	Concession	You pay
Eligible house & land package	Full exemption	$0 duty
Other property	None	Full standard duty

Important: The NT does not have a general first home buyer stamp duty concession. The HLPE is the only stamp duty relief available and applies to eligible house and land packages. Note that the HLPE is not restricted to first home buyers — any buyer meeting the eligibility criteria can claim it.

HLPE eligibility requirements

You must be 18 years or older
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Not restricted to first home buyers — any eligible buyer can claim
Purchase must be a house and land package as a single contract from a registered builder
Move into the property within 12 months of completion
Live there as your principal residence for at least 6 continuous months
The HLPE expires 30 June 2027

HomeGrown Territory Grant

The Northern Territory also offers the HomeGrown Territory Grant:

$50,000 for building or purchasing a new home
$10,000 for purchasing an established home (expires September 2025)

The HomeGrown Territory Grant is separate from stamp duty - you can receive both the grant and the HLPE if purchasing an eligible house and land package.

Frequently asked questions

What is the House & Land Package Exemption?

The HLPE provides a full stamp duty exemption for first home buyers purchasing eligible house and land packages in the NT. There is no value cap, but it must be a single contract from a registered builder. The exemption expires 30 June 2027.

What is the HomeGrown Territory Grant?

The HomeGrown Territory Grant provides $50,000 for new homes and $10,000 for established homes (established home grant expires September 2025). This is a cash grant separate from stamp duty.

Is there a general FHB stamp duty concession in NT?

No. Unlike most other states, the NT does not have a general first home buyer stamp duty concession. The HLPE only applies to eligible house and land packages. Note that the HLPE is not restricted to first home buyers — any buyer meeting the criteria can claim it. If you buy an existing home or land separately, you pay full stamp duty.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: March 2026 · Tax year: 2025-26

Estimates NT stamp duty for first home buyers. Covers the House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE) for eligible packages (no value cap, expires 30 June 2027). Other property types pay full standard duty. Does not cover the HomeGrown Territory Grant calculation.

NT Territory Revenue Office: Stamp duty

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NT first home buyer concessions confirmed January 2025. Source: Territory Revenue Office.