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ACT 2026 Rates

Stamp Duty Calculator
ACT · Canberra 2026

Calculate conveyance duty for residential and investment properties in the ACT. Includes the Home Buyer Concession Scheme and foreign ownership surcharge.

ACT Conveyance Duty Calculator

$50K$3M
Estimated Conveyance Duty in ACT
$18,704
2.21% of property value

Cost Breakdown

Property Value$845,000
Conveyance Duty$18,704
Total Purchase Cost$863,704

ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme: Full duty exemption for eligible buyers on properties up to $1,000,000, subject to household income tests (single $170k, couple $250k).

Estimate only. Actual conveyance duty may vary based on property details, income tests for the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, and current ACT legislation. Confirm with the ACT Revenue Office or your conveyancer.

ACT Stamp Duty FAQs

How much is stamp duty in the ACT?
ACT conveyance duty is calculated on a tiered scale ranging from 0.20% on the first $200,000 up to 5.90% on amounts between $1,000,000 and $1,455,000. Properties above $1,455,000 attract a flat 4.54%. For a typical $845,000 property in Canberra, you would pay approximately $18,704 in conveyance duty.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in the ACT?
The ACT Home Buyer Concession Scheme provides a full conveyance duty exemption for eligible first home buyers (and other eligible buyers) on properties up to $1,000,000. Eligibility is based on household income (currently $170,000 single, $250,000 couple) plus the property value cap.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in the ACT?
Yes. The ACT applies a Foreign Ownership Surcharge of 0.75% to residential property purchases by foreign persons, on top of standard conveyance duty. The surcharge is lower than other states (NSW, VIC, QLD all charge 7-8%).
What is the difference between conveyance duty and rates in the ACT?
The ACT is gradually phasing out conveyance duty (the upfront tax on property purchase) and replacing it with higher general rates (an annual property tax). The 20-year transition started in 2012 and is intended to remove duty progressively. Buyers in 2026 still pay duty at the rates above.
When is conveyance duty paid in the ACT?
ACT conveyance duty is payable within 14 days after the date of completion (settlement). Your conveyancer or solicitor typically arranges payment to the ACT Revenue Office as part of the settlement workflow.