Australia — Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty Rates — 2026

Stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) ranges approximately 3.5–6% of the property value. Conveyance duty. ACT is transitioning to rates-based system.

Stamp Duty Rate

3.5–6%

Conveyance duty. ACT is transitioning to rates-bas

Land Tax Free Threshold

N/A

Primary residence typically exempt

Land Tax Rate

General rates: ~0.5–1.1% of unimproved value

Above threshold

Stamp Duty in Australian Capital Territory

Conveyance duty. ACT is transitioning to rates-based system.

Land Tax in Australian Capital Territory

ACT replacing stamp duty with annual general rates over time.

First Home Buyer Concessions

Most Australian states offer stamp duty concessions or grants for first home buyers. In Australian Capital Territory, first home buyers purchasing below certain thresholds may qualify for a partial or full exemption. Check with the ACT State Revenue Office for current thresholds and eligibility.

🧾 Understand Your Federal Tax Implications

Property taxes, state income taxes, and deductions affect your federal return. Get clear, plain-English tax briefs from CapitalTaxBrief.com.

Read Tax Briefs →