Stamp duty in the ACT — 2026 rates
Rates calculated from ACT Revenue Office data, stored in GetReal's Supabase database. Updated when official rates change. Last built: 2026-08-07.
Stamp duty in the ACT — called conveyance duty — uses a progressive bracket system. The ACT's Home Buyer Concession Scheme (HBCS) provides a full duty exemption for income-eligible buyers purchasing their principal place of residence. Unlike other states, this is not limited to first home buyers — the concession is income-tested, with a threshold of approximately $160,000/year for singles.
Key points
- The ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme is available to any eligible buyer (not just first home buyers) who meets the income threshold.
- Income threshold: approximately $160,000/year for a single buyer. Higher for couples and those with dependants.
- The property must be the buyer's principal place of residence.
- The ACT is gradually transitioning from stamp duty to a broad-based land tax (rates).
Stamp duty by purchase price — ACT 2026
| Purchase price | Standard duty | FHB duty | Investor duty (same rate as owner-occupier in this state) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $12,120 | $12,120 | $12,120 |
| $500,000 | $16,440 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| $600,000 | $22,340 | $22,340 | $22,340 |
| $700,000 | $28,240 | $28,240 | $28,240 |
| $750,000 | $31,190 | $31,190 | $31,190 |
| $800,000 | $34,390 | $34,390 | $34,390 |
| $900,000 | $40,790 | $40,790 | $40,790 |
| $1,000,000 | $47,190 | $47,190 | $47,190 |
| $1,200,000 | $61,590 | $61,590 | $61,590 |
| $1,500,000 | $82,077 | $82,077 | $82,077 |
| $2,000,000 | $104,777 | $104,777 | $104,777 |
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Is the ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme only for first home buyers?
No — it's available to any eligible buyer purchasing their principal place of residence who meets the income threshold, even if they've owned property before. This is unique among Australian states and territories.
What is the ACT HBCS income threshold?
Approximately $160,000/year for a single buyer. The threshold increases with dependants. Check the ACT Revenue Office for current figures — thresholds are updated annually.
When is stamp duty due in the ACT?
Within 90 days of the date of the dutiable transaction.
Stamp duty rates are sourced from official government data and stored in GetReal's database. This page is rebuilt whenever rates change. See methodology for calculation details. This is not financial advice — confirm with your conveyancer or the relevant state revenue authority.