​​​​​Land Tax normally applies to the part of your principal residence being used for business purposes. However, if its use meets the eligibility requirements of a qualifying home business, land tax may not be payable.

(In contrast, if a home business does not meet the definition of a 'qualifying home business', the owner of the property remains liable to pay land tax on an apportioned basis. Therefore, the Commissioner of State Revenue is required to treat the portion of land, from which a non-qualifying home business operates, as General Land. This means land tax is payable on that part portion.)

Eligibility

Your home business may qualify for the concession if:

• the business is operated from a permanent residential building on land that is the landowner's principal residence; and
• the operation of the business occupies no more than 50 per cent of the residential premise's floor area; and
• the business is operated by the landowner or by their spouse, sibling, child or parent; and
• the business is operated from a standard residential building e.g. house, garage or shed (the concession does not apply to a dedicated workshop or commercial building); and
• the land is the only permanent business premises of the business owner.

Refer to the Home business concession guideline or the Frequently asked questions for more information about eligibility requirements.

How to apply

Use the Home business concession application to apply for the home business land tax concession.

If you are unsure if your home business qualifies for the concession please ​ email the SRO.

Retrospective claims

Retrospective claims will only be paid within legislated time limits.

Use the Home business concession application to make a retrospective claim.​