DeKalb County property tax tools

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Tools for DeKalb County, GA

Estimated bill

About what is your home worth?

Starts at the county’s Census median: $357,800. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$3,310

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.

Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source

0500000US13089|357800|4231

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source

0500000US13089|3310|65|3483|88|2873|123

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

Not available yet

A complete date-based penalty rule and its matching cutoff have not been verified here.

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Source and verification

There is a five percent (5%) penalty for late payment of the first or second installment

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Basic homestead exemption

Own and occupy the primary residence January 1; Georgia ID, vehicle registration and tax filing must show that residence; no other homestead exemption.

Does this describe you?YesNo

Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

Homeowners applying for a basic exemption must own and occupy the home as their primary residence as of Jan. 1

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source

To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Senior and disability exemption H4

Existing homestead applicants age 65 or 100% permanently disabled on January 1, with household Georgia Net Income at most $10,000.

Does this describe you?YesNo

Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

If you are 65 years of age or 100 percent permanently disabled on January 1st H4 – This has a household income limit of $10,000 Georgia Net Income

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source

To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Disabled veteran or surviving spouse exemption

Qualifying disabled veterans rated or compensated as 100% permanently and totally disabled, or qualifying unremarried surviving spouses; documentation required.

Does this describe you?YesNo

Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

If disabled, applicant must be 100% permanently and totally disabled, or compensated as such.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source

To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

homestead exemptions

Owners who occupy their home as a primary residence; county programs can be more beneficial.

Does this describe you?YesNo

Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source

The State offers homestead exemptions to persons that own and occupy their home as a primary residence.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.

Is my assessment too high?

Market value on your assessment notice ($)

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

What kind of value is on your notice?

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.

Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source

0500000US13089|357800|4231

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source

0500000US13089|3310|65|3483|88|2873|123

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

Published appeal deadline: July 13, 2026 (announced). This date has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.

How to file: Online through the county appeal portal, or deliver/mail the appeal to 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Fax and email are not accepted.

State guidance: File the property assessment appeal with the county Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the notice being sent.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Compare counties

Compare the same home value in up to four counties.

Home value to compare ($)

Starts at the county’s Census median: $357,800. Change it to your best estimate.

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Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. How these estimates work.

Updated October 24, 2026, from cited verification dates. Individual sources may have earlier checks.