Land tax in Northern Territory
Key rules at a glance
| Land tax | Not levied — the NT is the only state or territory with no land taxSource: NT Department of Treasury and Finance |
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| Other costs | Investors still pay council rates and stamp duty on purchase, but no annual land taxSource: NT Treasury |
How it works in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is the simplest jurisdiction for land tax because there is none. Property investors in Darwin, Alice Springs, and elsewhere in the Territory pay no annual land tax on their holdings, whatever the value. You will still encounter stamp duty on purchase and council rates, but the recurring land tax liability that applies in every other state and territory simply does not exist here.
NT Department of Treasury and FinanceFrequently asked questions
Is there land tax in the Northern Territory?▾
No. The Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction that does not levy land tax, so there is no annual land tax on investment properties there.
What taxes do NT property investors pay instead?▾
Stamp duty applies when you buy, and councils charge rates, but there is no recurring state land tax on your holdings in the NT.
Does the NT land tax exemption make it cheaper to invest there?▾
The absence of land tax lowers the annual holding cost compared with most states, but it is only one factor — rental demand, capital growth, vacancy rates, and insurance all matter when comparing the Northern Territory with other markets.
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Last reviewed 9 June 2026
Figures reflect the 2025–26 financial year and tenancy laws in force as at mid-2026. State rules change often — always confirm the current figure with the linked authority before you rely on it.
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