TAS stamp duty rates
SRO Tasmania charges property transfer duty on a sliding scale that rises with the property's value. These are the rates the calculator uses, as SRO Tasmania publishes them.
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| Not more than $3,000 | $50 |
| More than $3,000 but not more than $25,000 | $50 plus $1.75 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $3,000 |
| More than $25,000 but not more than $75,000 | $435 plus $2.25 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $25,000 |
| More than $75,000 but not more than $200,000 | $1,560 plus $3.50 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $75,000 |
| More than $200,000 but not more than $375,000 | $5,935 plus $4.00 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $200,000 |
| More than $375,000 but not more than $725,000 | $12,935 plus $4.25 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $375,000 |
| More than $725,000 | $27,810 plus $4.50 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $725,000 |
Stamp duty on a $700,000 and $800,000 home in Tasmania
The table shows what different buyers pay in Tasmania at two common prices. Change the price, buyer and property type in the calculator above to see your own figure.
| Buyer | $700,000 | $800,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupier or investor | $26,747.50 | $31,185 |
| First home buyer (new or established home) | $26,747.50 | $31,185 |
| Foreign purchaser, including the 8% surcharge | $82,747.50 | $95,185 |
How stamp duty is calculated in Tasmania
Find the band the dutiable value falls in and apply its rate. A $700,000 purchase at the general rate falls in the “More than $375,000 but not more than $725,000” band ($12,935 plus $4.25 for every $100, or part, by which the dutiable value exceeds $375,000):
$12,935 + $4.25 × 3,250 (the number of $100 steps above $375,000) = $26,747.50
The dutiable value is the price you pay, or the property's market value if that is higher. Concessions then reduce or remove the duty, and a foreign purchaser surcharge is added on top.
First home buyers in Tasmania
There is no first home buyer duty concession for settlements after 30 June 2026. From 18 February 2024 to 30 June 2026, first home buyers paid no duty on an established home valued at $750,000 or less, and SRO Tasmania says that exemption isn't available for transactions settling later.
The 50% off-the-plan concession for apartments and units ended for agreements signed after 30 June 2026, and the pensioner downsizing concession ended for former homes sold after 30 June 2025.
The First Home Owner Grant is $20,000 for an eligible new home where the transaction starts between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. See our first home buyer schemes and grants guide.
Foreign investor duty surcharge
Foreign persons pay a foreign investor duty surcharge of 8% of the dutiable value of residential property (1.5% for primary production property) for agreements from 1 April 2020, on top of duty. On a $700,000 investment that is $56,000, for a total of $82,747.50.
When is stamp duty due in Tasmania?
Duty is payable by the purchaser within three months of the dutiable transaction, which is usually settlement. With electronic conveyancing it is paid as part of the financial settlement through PEXA.
What the calculator leaves out
- Land titles registration and transfer fees, which are charged separately.
- Off-the-plan, pensioner and other special concessions, and purchases split between eligible and ineligible buyers.
- Mixed-use, commercial and primary production property.
For a formal figure, use the SRO Tasmania duty calculatoror ask your conveyancer. Stamp duty is paid from your own money in most cases, so add it to the deposit you need: ourfirst home buyer schemes and grants guide covers the deposit side, and themortgage repayment calculator shows what the loan will cost.
TAS stamp duty questions
How much is stamp duty on a $700,000 house in Tasmania?
$26,747.50: $12,935 plus $4.25 for every $100 above $375,000. The same applies to first home buyers and investors, and a foreign buyer pays $82,747.50 including the 8% surcharge.
How much is stamp duty on a $800,000 house in Tasmania?
$31,185: $27,810 plus $4.50 for every $100 above $725,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Tasmania?
Yes, since the exemption for established homes ended for settlements after 30 June 2026. First home buyers of a new home may get the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant instead.
Do pensioners get a stamp duty concession in Tasmania?
Not now. The 50% concession for pensioners downsizing to a new home applied only where the former home's sale settled by 30 June 2025.
When is stamp duty paid in Tasmania?
Within three months of the transaction, usually settlement. Most buyers pay it at settlement through their conveyancer.
