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Land tax

May apply if you own property other than your home.

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Understanding land tax

Learn what land tax is and who needs to pay it.

New to land tax

Understand land tax and your first assessment.

Land tax calculator

Estimate your land tax in Victoria.

Exemptions and concessions for land tax

Certain properties may be exempt or eligible for concessions.

Paying land tax

Options for payments, refunds and relief.

Managing your land tax

View, change or object to your land tax information.

Ownership structures and changes

Guidance for joint owners, buyers, sellers and estates.

Absentee owner surcharge

Land tax surcharge rules for absentee ownership.

Companies and trusts

Rules and requirements for trusts and grouped corporations.

What is land tax?

Land tax is an annual tax on the total value of taxable land owned in Victoria, excluding exempt properties like your home. It applies to investment residential properties, commercial properties and vacant land.

Understanding land tax

Online services

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Calculators

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News

Building Legislation and Treasury Legislation (Tax Relief) Amendment Act 2026

The Building Legislation and Treasury Legislation (Tax Relief) Amendment Act 2026 (the Act) received Royal Assent on 23 June 2026.

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Paying land tax for the first time

Join us for a webinar to help you understand what you need to do when you receive your first land tax assessment.

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Owning a property

This video outlines the taxes and levies you should be aware of if you own property in Victoria.

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Legislation and regulations