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Land tax is a state tax calculated on the freehold land you own in Queensland at midnight on 30 June, for the full financial year (July to June).

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New and updated rulings on reassessments
The Commissioner has issued a new ruling and updated other rulings on reassessments under s.17 of the Taxation Administration Act.
2 December 2025
Office closure—Christmas 2025
Our office will be closed from 24 December to 1 January 2026.
1 December 2025
King’s Birthday office closure
Our office will be closed on Monday 6 October for the King’s Birthday public holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday 7 October from 8.30am.
1 October 2025

Frequently asked questions

Land tax applies to individuals, companies, trusts and absentees who own land in Queensland above the relevant threshold as at midnight 30 June each year.

Read more on owner types for land tax.

Land tax is based on the taxable value of the land—which is the site value determined annually by the Valuer-General—not the market sale price. This value excludes improvements like buildings or landscaping.

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You can apply for an exemption on the land (or part of the land) that you use as your home (i.e. your principal place of residence), so that you won’t have to pay land tax on it. This home exemption applies automatically once approved, so the property won’t be included in your taxable land unless your circumstances change.

Learn about land tax exemptions.

Land tax applies to vacant land and land that is built on (houses, apartments, commercial premises, investment properties), whether or not it is occupied. You may be liable if the total taxable value of your landholdings exceeds the threshold.

Use our land tax estimator to check your liability.