First home buyer stamp duty in Tasmania (2026)
First home buyer duty relief (established homes)
TAS's established-home first-home exemption has ended — the standard rate now applies.
What a first home buyer pays at common prices
| Property price | Standard duty | First home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $22,497.50 | $22,497.50 |
| $700,000 | $26,747.50 | $26,747.50 |
| $800,000 | $31,185 | $31,185 |
| $900,000 | $35,685 | $35,685 |
The 100% duty exemption for first home buyers of established homes (dutiable value $750,000 or less) applied only to transfers settling between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026 and was not extended in the 2026-27 budget. From 1 July 2026, first home buyers of established homes pay the standard rate.
Stamp duty calculator
TAS$22,497.50 transfer duty
- Standard (general) duty
- $22,497.50
TAS figures from State Revenue Office Tasmania. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $600,000 in TAS →
Who qualifies (in general)
- You (and usually your co-buyers) have not owned residential property in Australia before.
- You buy the home to live in it, and move in within the required period.
- The property value is within the scheme's threshold for the concession or exemption.
- Eligibility and thresholds are set by State Revenue Office Tasmania and can change — always confirm on the official page before you rely on a figure.
Common questions
- Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Tasmania?
- TAS's established-home first-home exemption has ended — the standard rate now applies. The 100% duty exemption for first home buyers of established homes (dutiable value $750,000 or less) applied only to transfers settling between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026 and was not extended in the 2026-27 budget. From 1 July 2026, first home buyers of established homes pay the standard rate.
- What is the TAS first home buyer scheme called?
- The First home buyer duty relief (established homes), administered by State Revenue Office Tasmania. Full terms and eligibility are on the office page linked below.