Free calculator · Australian Capital Territory · 2026–27
ACT Stamp Duty Calculator
Enter a purchase price to see the stamp duty (transfer duty) you would pay in Australian Capital Territory, including first home buyer concessions. Uses 2026–27 rates.
Australian Capital Territory
Stamp duty payable
$17,880
Note — ACT
Under the ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme you pay no duty at any price if no buyer has owned property in the last 5 years and you live in the home for at least a year. There is no income test.
These are estimates only — not financial, tax or investment advice. Rates as at 2026–27. Excludes mortgage registration fees, conveyancing and foreign buyer surcharges. Always verify with your state revenue office before exchange.
Stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory at common prices (2026–27)
Worked out with the same rates as the calculator above. Estimates only — your revenue office has the final figure.
| Price | General rates | Owner-occupier | First home (established) | First home (new build) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $11,400 | $8,408 | $0 | $0 |
| $650,000 | $17,880 | $14,888 | $0 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $25,150 | $22,158 | $0 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $36,950 | $33,958 | $0 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $68,100 | $68,100 | $0 | $0 |
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Questions people ask
How much is stamp duty on a $650,000 home in ACT?
Using 2026–27 rates, stamp duty on a $650,000 property in Australian Capital Territory is $17,880 at general rates and $14,888 at owner-occupier rates. An eligible first home buyer of an established home would pay $0, or $0 for a new build. These are estimates only.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in ACT?
Australian Capital Territory reduces or removes stamp duty for eligible first home buyers. Eligibility rules (residency, living in the home, price caps) apply — check with the Australian Capital Territory revenue office before you buy.
When do I pay stamp duty?
Stamp duty is usually paid at or shortly after settlement, and your conveyancer or solicitor typically arranges it. It is a separate cost from your deposit, so it is worth including in your savings target.
Where these numbers come from
The rates and thresholds in this calculator come from these official sources: