Australia: Temporary extension of land tax exemption for homeowners affected by construction delays (Western Australia)
The Western Australian Parliament passed a bill that extends the land tax exemption for homeowners affected by construction delays.
Temporary extension of land tax exemption for homeowners affected by construction delays
The Western Australian Parliament passed the Land Tax Assessment Amendment (Residential Construction Exemptions) Bill 2023, which extends the land tax exemption for homeowners affected by construction delays who started building or refurbishing a home between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2023.
The bill provides two temporary exemptions for eligible homeowners (both of which can be extended for another year in “exceptional circumstances”):
- Three-year exemption for a home being constructed or refurbished if the owner does not also receive an existing exemption for their current home
- Two-year exemption for a new home that is being built or refurbished while the owner lives in their existing home
Homeowners who are eligible for one of the new temporary exemptions and have already paid land tax will be eligible for a refund.
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