Stamp duty in Victoria — 2026 rates
Rates calculated from State Revenue Office Victoria data, stored in GetReal's Supabase database. Updated when official rates change. Last built: 2026-08-07.
Stamp duty in Victoria — called land transfer duty — has two rate scales: a lower owner-occupier (PPR) rate for homes up to $550,000, and a standard rate for all other purchases. First home buyers purchasing under $600,000 pay no duty. Between $600,000 and $750,000, a tapered concession applies.
Key points
- Victoria has two duty scales — the PPR (principal place of residence) rate is lower for properties up to $550,000.
- Above $550,000, the standard rate applies to everyone regardless of whether they'll live there.
- First home buyers: full exemption under $600,000, tapered concession to $750,000.
- VIC duty is among the highest in Australia at upper price points — around $55,000 on a $1M purchase.
Stamp duty by purchase price — VIC 2026
| Purchase price | Standard duty | FHB duty | Investor duty (standard rate applies to investors when price > $550,000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $16,370 | $0FHB full exemption | $19,070 |
| $500,000 | $21,970 | $0FHB full exemption | $25,070 |
| $600,000 | $31,070 | $0FHB full exemption | $31,070 |
| $700,000 | $37,070 | $24,713FHB partial concession | $37,070 |
| $750,000 | $40,070 | $40,070 | $40,070 |
| $800,000 | $43,070 | $43,070 | $43,070 |
| $900,000 | $49,070 | $49,070 | $49,070 |
| $1,000,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| $1,200,000 | $66,000 | $66,000 | $66,000 |
| $1,500,000 | $82,500 | $82,500 | $82,500 |
| $2,000,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 |
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What is the PPR concession in Victoria?
PPR stands for Principal Place of Residence. If you're buying a home you'll live in as your primary residence and it costs $550,000 or less, you pay the lower PPR duty rate. Above $550,000, the standard rate applies to everyone.
Do investors pay more stamp duty in Victoria?
At properties under $550,000, yes — investors pay the standard (higher) rate while owner-occupiers pay the PPR rate. Above $550,000, both pay the same standard rate.
When is stamp duty due in Victoria?
Within 30 days of settlement. Your conveyancer lodges and pays with the State Revenue Office.
Are there concessions for off-the-plan purchases in VIC?
Yes — off-the-plan dutiable value concessions can significantly reduce duty on new builds. GetReal's calculator applies these when you select new build/off the plan.
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.