Property Appraisal

Exemptions Granted by Board of Tax Assessors

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

Georgia Code 48-5-41 provides an exemption from ad valorem taxes for certain properties based on the ownership and use of the property. The general rule for all exemptions is:

Operating under the Georgia Revenue Codes, the Board of Assessors is responsible for the appraisal and assessment of all residential, commercial and personal property in DeKalb County. Property is appraised at 100 percent of its fair market value and assessed at 40 percent of that value.

Annual Assessment Notices are mailed at the end of May each year. You will have 45 days from the date on the notice to file an appeal should you disagree with the value. The simplest way to file is to use our online appeal. Please click the Appeal Process link on the left side of this page for information about filing an appeal.

TEMPORARY BILLING VALUE

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The Property Appraisal office has recently relocated to 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030.

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