Stamp Duty in Australian Capital Territory
The ACT is actively transitioning away from stamp duty toward a land-based tax system. It has two scales: owner-occupiers pay from $0.28 per $100, rising to $6.40 per $100 on the part between $1,000,000 and $1,455,000; investors start at $1.20 per $100. Above $1,455,000 both pay a flat $4.54 per $100 of the whole price. The ACT also has no foreign buyer surcharge.
First Home Buyer Concessions — ACT
From 1 July 2026 the ACT's Home Buyer Concession Scheme removes conveyance duty entirely for eligible buyers: the $1,020,000 property value limit and the income test have both been abolished. The test is now that no buyer (or their partner) has owned property in the last five years, that every buyer is at least 18, and that at least one lives in the home for a year. The ACT does not offer a separate First Home Owner Grant.
Additional Information
The ACT's transition away from stamp duty means rates are being gradually reduced while general rates (land-based charges) increase. For buyers planning to hold long-term, the stamp duty savings now may be offset by higher ongoing rates.
Property Market
On a $950,000–$1M home in Canberra, an eligible buyer saves roughly $31,000–$34,000 under the concession at 2026–27 rates.
Use our Stamp Duty Calculator to get an exact estimate, or check the First Home Buyer Calculator to see your total benefits including grants and concessions. For your exact liability, consult a licensed conveyancer or your state revenue office.