ACT Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate conveyance duty on your ACT/Canberra property purchase. Updated 2026–27 rates.
| Effective Rate | 0% |
| Total Purchase Cost | $0 |
How Stamp Duty Works in the ACT
The ACT calls its property transfer tax conveyance duty, administered by the ACT Revenue Office. It applies to the purchase price or market value of residential and commercial property transfers.
Current ACT Conveyance Duty Rates (2026–27)
- $0 – $200,000: $20 + $2.20 per $100
- $200,001 – $300,000: $4,400 + $3.40 per $100 over $200,000
- $300,001 – $500,000: $7,800 + $4.32 per $100 over $300,000
- $500,001 – $750,000: $16,440 + $5.90 per $100 over $500,000
- $750,001 – $1,000,000: $31,190 + $6.40 per $100 over $750,000
- $1,000,001 – $1,455,000: $47,190 + $7.20 per $100 over $1,000,000
- Over $1,455,000: $80,034 + $4.54 per $100 over $1,455,000
A worked example
An $800,000 Canberra home at the general rate attracts $34,390 of conveyance duty — 4.3% of the price, and $834,390 all up. The ACT is the one jurisdiction where that duty is deductible against rental income if the property is rented out.
Home Buyer Concession Scheme (HBCS)
The ACT's Home Buyer Concession Scheme provides a full conveyance duty exemption for eligible buyers — not just first home buyers. Eligibility is based on income limits (around $160,000 for a single or $200,000+ for couples) and the property must be used as a principal place of residence. Check the ACT Revenue Office for current thresholds.
ACT Rates vs Land Tax
Unlike other states, the ACT does not have a separate land tax. Instead, investment properties are subject to general rates and a land tax component based on Average Unimproved Value (AUV), charged quarterly by the ACT Government.