Land Tax Calculator Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction that does NOT levy land tax.
NT land tax
$0 per year
The Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction that does not impose a land tax. Council rates still apply at the local government level.
How NT land tax works
The Northern Territory is unique among Australian states and territories: it does not impose a land tax. Property investors holding NT land pay only council rates and (if applicable) stamp duty at purchase. This makes NT structurally cheaper to hold long-term than any other state.
Threshold
Not applicable - NT does not charge land tax.
Assessment date
Not applicable
Northern Territory land tax brackets (FY 2025-26)
| Taxable land value | Annual tax |
|---|---|
| All land values | Nil |
Source: NT Department of Treasury and Finance - land tax rates
PPOR (main residence) exemption
No land tax applies - PPOR exemption is moot. Council rates still apply at the local government level.
Trusts, companies, and SMSFs
No land tax for any entity type - individual, company, trust, or SMSF.
Foreign-owner surcharge
No land tax surcharge - because no land tax. The NT also does not impose a foreign stamp duty surcharge, making it the friendliest Australian jurisdiction for foreign property investors at the surface level.
Due dates and how to pay
Council rates remain payable to your local government (City of Darwin, Litchfield, etc.) on the standard annual schedule.
Common questions
Does the NT really have no land tax?
Correct - the Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction that does not impose a land tax on property investors. Council rates still apply, but there is no annual state-level land tax bill.
How much could the NT save me as a landlord?
For a $500,000 land value in NSW, you would pay $0 (under the threshold). At $1.5m you would pay $6,900 in NSW or $5,520 in WA - nothing in NT. The savings scale with portfolio size.
Is NT going to introduce land tax?
There are no announced plans to introduce land tax in the NT as at May 2026. Successive NT governments have used the absence of land tax as an interstate-investor incentive.
What taxes DO I pay as a landlord in NT?
Stamp duty at purchase (on a polynomial-then-flat schedule), council rates annually, income tax on rental income, and CGT on sale (with the 50% discount for >12 month holds). No annual land tax.
Are there any NT-specific landlord costs to plan for?
Cyclone-readiness building standards add construction cost, and insurance premiums are typically higher than southern states. But there is no state-level annual property tax.
Does NT charge a foreign-owner surcharge?
No - NT is the only Australian jurisdiction with no foreign-acquirer surcharge on stamp duty AND no land tax. The most foreign-investor-friendly state by structural tax burden.
Investing across multiple states?
Land tax is assessed per state, with different thresholds, rates, and surcharges. Compare all 8 jurisdictions side-by-side on the National Land Tax Calculator page.
Verified May 2026. Source: NT Department of Treasury and Finance. Indicative. Land tax is assessed by NT Department of Treasury and Finance based on unimproved capital value. This calculator is not financial advice.
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