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How property transfer duty is calculated in TAS
Duty is charged on the dutiable value of the property: the purchase price or market value, whichever is greater. The 2026-27 scale is:
| Property value | Duty |
|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | $50 |
| $3,001 to $25,000 | $50 plus $1.75 per $100 over $3,000 |
| $25,001 to $75,000 | $435 plus $2.25 per $100 over $25,000 |
| $75,001 to $200,000 | $1,560 plus $3.50 per $100 over $75,000 |
| $200,001 to $375,000 | $5,935 plus $4.00 per $100 over $200,000 |
| $375,001 to $725,000 | $12,935 plus $4.25 per $100 over $375,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $27,810 plus $4.50 per $100 over $725,000 |
What you might pay
Estimates for an owner-occupier under current TAS rates. Figures exclude title registration and other fees.
| Price | Owner-occupier
(established) | First home buyer
(established) | First home buyer
(new home) |
|---|
| $500,000 | $18,247.50 | $18,247.50 | $18,247.50 |
| $650,000 | $24,622.50 | $24,622.50 | $24,622.50 |
| $750,000 | $28,935 | $28,935 | $28,935 |
| $850,000 | $33,435 | $33,435 | $33,435 |
| $1,000,000 | $40,185 | $40,185 | $40,185 |
Your circumstances change the numbers. Run your own figures in the TAS calculator.
Concessions and exemptions
First home buyer exemption (closed)
The 100% duty exemption for first home buyers of established homes up to $750,000 applied to purchases settling between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026 and was not extended. Purchases that settled by 30 June 2026 can still apply for a refund. The First Home Owner Grant for new homes increased to $20,000 for 2026-27.
Off-the-plan concession (closing)
A 50% duty concession applies to off-the-plan apartments and units up to $750,000 where the agreement was signed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026. Agreements signed after 30 June 2026 do not qualify.
Foreign investor duty surcharge
Foreign persons pay an additional 8% on residential property (1.5% on primary production land).
Frequently asked questions
Has the first home buyer stamp duty exemption in Tasmania ended?
Yes. The 100 per cent duty exemption for first home buyers of established homes valued up to $750,000 applied only to purchases settling between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026, and it was not extended. From 1 July 2026, first home buyers in Tasmania pay normal duty rates. The First Home Owner Grant for new homes was increased to $20,000 for 2026-27 as a partial offset.
How much is stamp duty in Tasmania?
Duty is charged on a sliding scale based on the greater of the price or market value. A $700,000 home attracts $26,747.50. Use our calculator above for your exact figure.
When is stamp duty payable in Tasmania?
Duty must be paid within three months of the dutiable transaction. In practice your conveyancer arranges assessment and payment through Tasmanian Revenue Online at or around settlement, as the transfer cannot be registered without duty being paid.
Can I still get a refund if I bought before 30 June 2026 as a first home buyer?
If your purchase settled on or before 30 June 2026 and you met the eligibility criteria (established home up to $750,000, living in it for six months within 12 months of transfer), you can still apply for the exemption or a refund of duty paid. Transactions settling after 30 June 2026 are not eligible.
Who pays stamp duty, the buyer or the seller?
The buyer pays property transfer duty in Tasmania. It is an upfront cost on top of the purchase price and is normally handled by your conveyancer. Sellers have no duty liability on a standard sale.
Do pensioners get a stamp duty concession in Tasmania?
Not any more. The pensioners downsizing duty concession, which gave a 50 per cent discount to eligible cardholders aged 60 and over downsizing to a home under $600,000, closed to transactions after 30 June 2025. There is currently no active pensioner duty concession in Tasmania.
Is stamp duty different for an investment property in Tasmania?
The duty scale is the same for investors and owner-occupiers, as Tasmania has no owner-occupier concessional rate. Foreign investors pay an additional surcharge.
How much extra do foreign buyers pay in Tasmania?
The foreign investor duty surcharge adds 8 per cent of the dutiable value on residential property acquired by a foreign person, on top of standard duty. Australian citizens and permanent residents are not foreign persons.
How we check these TAS rates
Note: Tasmania’s first home buyer duty exemption ended for purchases settling after 30 June 2026. Verified against official government sources, current as at 11 July 2026.
Compare with other states in our Australia-wide stamp duty FAQ, or jump straight to the TAS stamp duty calculator.
General information only, not legal or financial advice. Duty is assessed by the relevant state revenue office; confirm your figure with your licensed conveyancer or conveyancing solicitor.
