DeKalb County, GA property tax
Tax year 2025 · updated 2026-09-20 · Source: Census ACS 2023 5-year, DeKalb County
The median effective property tax rate in DeKalb County is 1.26%, above the Georgia median of 0.90% and above the national median of 0.99%. The median homeowner pays $3,990 a year. Bills are two installments, typically September 30 and November 15.
- Effective rate
- 1.26%
- Median annual bill
- $3,990
- Median home value
- $305,000
- Appeal deadline
- 45 days from the assessment notice, usually mailed late May
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,520 | $210 |
| $300,000 | $3,780 | $315 |
| $400,000 | $5,040 | $420 |
| $500,000 | $6,300 | $525 |
| $750,000 | $9,450 | $788 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,600 | $1,050 |
Exemptions in DeKalb County
| Exemption | What it does |
|---|---|
| Basic homestead | County homestead exemption plus the DeKalb assessment freeze on the county portion for homesteads. |
| Senior (62+ / 65+) | Income-tested school tax exemptions that can remove most of the school portion. |
Georgia statewide: Standard $2,000 state homestead exemption from assessed value; counties and school districts add their own, often much larger. Apply by April 1.
Due dates and payment
Two installments, typically September 30 and November 15.
Appealing your assessment
45 days from the assessment notice, usually mailed late May. Appeals are filed with the DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department. Bring recent sales of comparable homes, photos of condition issues, and any error in the record (square footage, lot size, features). 45 days from the date on the annual assessment notice.
How Georgia assesses value
40% of fair market value, then county and school millage applied.
Sources: Census ACS 2023 5-year, DeKalb County; Georgia Department of Revenue, Census ACS 2023 5-year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in DeKalb County, GA?
The median effective rate in DeKalb County is 1.26% of home value, above the Georgia median of 0.90%. The median bill is $3,990 on a median home value of $305,000.
When are DeKalb County property taxes due?
Two installments, typically September 30 and November 15. Bills are issued by the county tax office; assessments come from the DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in DeKalb County?
About $5,040 per year at the median effective rate of 1.26%, before exemptions. Your exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel.
What is the deadline to appeal a DeKalb County assessment?
45 days from the assessment notice, usually mailed late May. File with the DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department; see the appeals section above for what to bring.