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🏡 2026–27 WA Housing Taxation Package Announced

The WA State Government has announced major housing tax reforms designed to support first home buyers, increase housing supply, and improve affordability across Western Australia.

📅 Key changes apply to transactions entered into on or after 7 May 2026 (subject to legislation passing Parliament).

What’s Changing?

Higher Stamp Duty Exemptions for First Home Buyers

The First Home Owner Rate of Duty (FHOR) thresholds will increase:

Established & Newly Built Homes:

No stamp duty on homes valued up to $600,000 (previously $500,000)
Reduced duty available for homes valued up to $800,000 (previously $700,000)

Vacant Land

No stamp duty on land valued up to $450,000 (previously $350,000)
Reduced duty available for land valued up to $550,000 (previously $450,000)

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) Cap Increased

FHOG cap for homes south of the 26th parallel increased to $800,000 to reflect rising construction costs.

More Flexibility for First Home Buyers

Buyers may still qualify for stamp duty concessions even if the property value exceeds the FHOG cap.

New Foreign Buyer Duty Exemption

New exemption for eligible “build-to-sell” developments that increase housing supply.

Off-the-Plan Duty Concession Extended

Announced on 12 March 2026:
Extended until 30 June 2028
Increased value thresholds
Expanded eligibility to include survey-strata and community title developments

Expected commencement date: 28 July 2026

Eligible transactions entered into between the announcement date and commencement date may initially be assessed under current rules, with reassessments and refunds issued after implementation.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/2026-27-housing-taxation-package



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