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Land transfer duty - principal place of residence (historical rates)

Previous rates for land transfer (stamp) duty - principal place of residence.

This page shows the historical rates of land transfer duty that apply when you buy a home, which is also referred to as your principal place of residence.

For contracts entered into between 1 January 2007 and 5 May 2008

These rates apply to the purchase of dutiable property that is also a principal place of residence under contracts entered into from 1 January 2007 to 5 May 2008.

Dutiable value range Rate

$0 - $20,000

1.4% of the dutiable value 

> $20,000 - $115,000

$280 plus 2.4% of the dutiable value in excess of $20,000

> $115,000 - $400,000 

$2,560 plus 5% of the dutiable value in excess of $115,000

> $400,000 - $500,000

$16,810 plus 6% of the dutiable value in excess of $400,000

> $500,000 - $870,000

$25,660 plus 6% of the dutiable value in excess of $500,000

> $870,000

5.5% of the dutiable value

Updated: 12 December 2025