Stamp Duty in Queensland (QLD), Rates & Exemptions 2026
Queensland stamp duty rates, brackets, and first home buyer concessions for 2026. Full concession up to $700,000 plus $30,000 FHOG for new homes. Calculate QLD transfer duty.
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Definition
Queensland Stamp Duty
Stamp duty (transfer duty) in Queensland is a state government tax paid when you purchase property. Queensland also offers the First Home Owner Grant of $30,000 for new homes up to $750,000 (note: the $30,000 amount is temporarily boosted and is scheduled to revert to $15,000 after 30 June 2026 unless extended). From May 2025, there is no upper price limit for the first home buyer transfer duty concession on new homes in QLD.
Quick Facts
| FHB Exemption | Full concession for existing homes up to $700,000; concession between $700,001 and $800,000. For new homes, no upper price limit applies from May 2025 |
| FHB Threshold | $700,000 (full concession, existing homes), $800,000 (partial). No cap for new homes from May 2025 |
| Foreign Surcharge | 8% additional duty for foreign buyers |
| Key Notes | Queensland also offers the First Home Owner Grant of $30,000 for new homes up to $750,000 (note: the $30,000 amount is temporarily boosted and is scheduled to revert to $15,000 after 30 June 2026 unless extended). From May 2025, there is no upper price limit for the first home buyer transfer duty concession on new homes in QLD. |
QLD Stamp Duty Rate Brackets
The following table shows the current stamp duty brackets for property purchases in Queensland.
| Property Value | Rate / Duty |
|---|---|
| $0, $5,000 | 0% |
| $5,001, $75,000 | 1.5% |
| $75,001, $540,000 | $1,050 + 3.5% over $75,000 |
| $540,001, $1,000,000 | $17,325 + 4.5% over $540,000 |
| Over $1,000,001 | $38,025 + 5.75% over $1,000,000 |
First Home Buyer Concessions
Full concession for existing homes up to $700,000; concession between $700,001 and $800,000. For new homes, no upper price limit applies from May 2025
The threshold for first home buyer stamp duty concessions in Queensland is: $700,000 (full concession, existing homes), $800,000 (partial). No cap for new homes from May 2025. Check with your state revenue office for the latest eligibility criteria and application process.
Foreign Buyer Surcharge
8% additional duty for foreign buyers. This surcharge is applied in addition to the standard stamp duty rates shown above. Foreign buyers should factor this additional cost into their purchasing budget.
Tip: Use our Stamp Duty Calculator to get an instant estimate of your stamp duty in Queensland, including first home buyer concessions and foreign buyer surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions, QLD Stamp Duty
On a $600,000 property in Queensland, standard transfer duty is $20,025. This is calculated as $17,325 base + 4.5% on the amount over $540,000 ($60,000 x 4.5% = $2,700). Owner-occupiers pay less under the home concession rate ($12,850), and first home buyers pay no stamp duty on homes up to $700,000.
First home buyers in Queensland receive a full transfer duty concession on existing homes valued up to $700,000 (paying no duty at all). For existing homes between $700,001 and $800,000, a sliding concession applies. From May 2025, there is no upper price limit for the FHB transfer duty concession on new homes. The $30,000 FHOG for new homes is temporarily boosted and is scheduled to revert to $15,000 after 30 June 2026 unless extended.
Queensland transfer duty uses progressive brackets starting at 0% for the first $5,000, then 1.5% up to $75,000, 3.5% up to $540,000, 4.5% up to $1,000,000, and 5.75% above $1,000,000. The first $5,000 of any property is duty-free.
Stamp Duty in Other States
Related Resources
- Stamp Duty Calculator , Calculate your stamp duty including first home buyer concessions.
- Stamp Duty Exemptions for First Home Buyers , State-by-state breakdown of available exemptions and concessions.
- First Home Owner Grant Queensland , Learn about the FHOG and other grants in QLD.
- Borrowing Capacity Calculator , Estimate how much you can borrow based on your income and expenses.
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