Tasmania Stamp Duty 2026-27: Transfer Duty Rates, Established-Home Relief Expiry and FHOG

Tasmania is often the most affordable state to buy property in Australia, but its stamp duty — officially called property transfer duty — still runs into the tens of thousands on a typical home. And a critical change took effect on 1 July 2026: the 100% established-home duty exemption that first home buyers relied on for two years has now expired. Here’s the 2026-27 picture, including the tiered rate scale, exactly what you’ll pay on common price points, and where the remaining support sits.

Tasmania transfer duty rates 2026-27

Tasmania uses a progressive marginal-rate scale — you pay a set amount on each bracket of the property value, similar to income tax. The effective rate climbs as the dutiable value rises, but you never pay the top rate on the whole purchase.

For 2026-27, the rate tiers are:

• On the first $3,000 of dutiable value: $50 flat
• $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’ll actually pay: worked examples

On a $500,000 property (around the Hobart median):

Standard duty is approximately $21,550. The maths: $12,935 on the first $375,000, plus 4.25% on the next $125,000 = $5,312. Total: roughly $18,250 — and with the top rate increasingly applied, the effective rate on a $500,000 purchase sits around 4.3%.

On a $750,000 property:

Standard duty is approximately $32,560. That’s $27,810 on the first $725,000 plus 4.50% on the remaining $25,000.

These figures are for a standard residential purchase with no concessions. A first home buyer building or buying a new home can offset some of this with the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant, but not through a duty exemption on established homes this financial year.

First home buyer support in TAS: what changed

Between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026, first home buyers purchasing an established home valued up to $750,000 paid zero transfer duty. It was one of the most generous established-home concessions in the country — and it was always temporary.

From 1 July 2026, that exemption has expired in its current form. If you’re buying an established (existing) home as a first home buyer in FY2026-27, you will pay the full standard transfer duty shown in the rate table above. There is no transitional or replacement established-home concession at the time of writing.

What remains is the First Home Owner Grant of $10,000, available to first home buyers who purchase or build a new home. The grant applies to new dwellings only — not established homes — and is paid as a lump sum after settlement or completion. It does not reduce your duty bill directly, but it offsets your overall purchase costs.

Foreign investor surcharge (FIDS)

Tasmania applies an 8% Foreign Investor Duty Surcharge on residential property purchases by foreign persons, trusts with foreign beneficiaries, and foreign corporations. The surcharge is calculated on the dutiable value of the property and is added to the standard transfer duty — it is not a replacement.

For example, a foreign buyer purchasing a $500,000 residential property in Hobart would pay:

• Standard transfer duty: approximately $21,550
• FIDS (8% of $500,000): $40,000
• Total stamp duty: approximately $61,550

The foreign surcharge applies regardless of whether the property is new or established, and regardless of the buyer’s visa status — if you’re classified as a foreign person under the Duties Act, the surcharge applies.

How Tasmania compares to other states

On a mid-range property, Tasmania’s stamp duty is broadly in line with South Australia and Western Australia, and noticeably cheaper than NSW and Victoria at comparable prices. A $500,000 home in TAS attracts about $21,550 in duty, compared to roughly $24,000 in NSW and $31,000 in Victoria at a similar price point. But Tasmania does not offer the broad established-home first home buyer concessions that NSW and Victoria provide, so the effective cost for a first home buyer can be higher in TAS this financial year than in those states — even though the headline rate is lower.

Use the stamp duty calculator to get your exact number

Every property and buyer profile is different. The tiered scale means a $10,000 difference in purchase price can shift your duty by several hundred dollars. Add a foreign surcharge or a first home owner grant, and the final number moves further.

Use our stamp duty calculator to enter your exact property value, select Tasmania, and see the real figure — including any first home owner grant offset and the foreign surcharge if it applies — in seconds.

Related guides: See our breakdowns on NSW stamp duty 2026-27, the Australia-wide stamp duty comparison, and first home buyer total costs for 2026 for the full picture.

Data sources and verification date

The rates, thresholds and concessions described in this guide are drawn from publicly available information published by the State Revenue Office of Tasmania and are current as of July 2026. Key sources include:

• State Revenue Office Tasmania — Property Transfer Duty rates and calculators
• State Revenue Office Tasmania — First Home Owner Grant guidelines
• State Revenue Office Tasmania — Foreign Investor Duty Surcharge factsheet
• Duties Act 2001 (Tas), as amended

Data as at July 2026. Rates, thresholds and concession eligibility are set by the Tasmanian Government and may change. Always confirm the current duty on your specific transaction with the SRO Tasmania or a qualified conveyancer before settlement.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Stamp duty calculations depend on your specific circumstances including purchase price, buyer status, property type and contract date. Always verify your duty liability with the State Revenue Office of Tasmania or a licensed conveyancer or solicitor before making a purchase decision. For tax implications — including capital gains treatment of transfer duty and foreign surcharge deductibility — consult a registered tax agent.