ACT Stamp Duty 2026: Rates, Thresholds & Duty Reform
ACT stamp duty in 2026: progressive brackets, the ongoing abolition program, first home buyer concessions.
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Overview
The ACT is progressively abolishing stamp duty and replacing it with higher annual land rates. However, duty still applies to most transactions in 2026.
How ACT Duty Works
The ACT Revenue Office uses tiered brackets. The reform program means rates are gradually reducing while land rates increase.
Key factors
- Purchase price and applicable brackets
- FHB concessions (generous in ACT — income-based)
- ACT is the only jurisdiction actively abolishing stamp duty
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First Home Buyer Concessions
The ACT offers full duty exemptions via the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, based on household income rather than just property price.
Duty Reform
The ACT is abolishing stamp duty over ~20 years, replacing it with broader-based land taxes.
Use the ACT Stamp Duty Calculator to estimate your costs.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACT abolishing stamp duty?
Yes, progressively replacing it with higher annual land rates over ~20 years.
Do ACT FHBs pay stamp duty?
FHBs may be fully exempt via the Home Buyer Concession Scheme.
Where can I calculate ACT duty?
Use our ACT Stamp Duty Calculator: /calc/stamp-duty/act.
How is stamp duty different from land tax?
Stamp duty is a one-off payment at purchase. Land tax is an annual charge on investment properties based on land value.
Can I get a refund on stamp duty?
Stamp duty refunds are rare and typically only apply if a contract is rescinded. Check with your state revenue office for specific circumstances.
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