Information last reviewed 16 August 2026
ACT Grants & Concessions Calculator (2026)
The ACT focuses on stamp duty relief through the Home Buyer Concession Scheme rather than a standard first home cash grant. Check whether HBCS may apply to you.
ACT Home Buyer Support Snapshot (2026)
Cash grant
No standard FHOG
The ACT does not offer a standard first home owner cash grant. Support is delivered mainly through duty concessions.
Home Buyer Concession Scheme
$0 duty (eligible)
From 1 July 2026, eligible HBCS buyers may pay $0 stamp duty with no income test or property price cap.
Official ACT Support Snapshot
| Scheme | Support | Property rules | Price caps |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Home Owner Grant | Not offered | N/A — ACT uses duty relief instead | N/A |
| Home Buyer Concession Scheme | $0 conveyance duty when eligible | Eligible home buyers under HBCS rules | No income or price cap from 1 July 2026 |
| Owner-occupier / pensioner pathways | Duty relief where eligible | Separate ACT concession pathways may apply | Confirm with ACT Revenue Office |
Source: ACT Revenue Office home buyer assistance (FY2026-27)
Frequently Asked Questions About ACT Grants & Concessions
Calculations reconciled against guidelines published by ACT Revenue Office .
Proppers provides financial estimates for informational purposes only. Always confirm grants and concessions with the relevant revenue office or a qualified conveyancer before you buy.