Overview

DeKalb County voters approved the county’s first-ever SPLOST in November 2017, and the collection of funds occurred from 2018 through March 2024. This six-year SPLOST required that 85% of the funds be dedicated to transportation and public safety projects, with the remaining 15% allocated to repairs and improvements of other existing capital outlay projects. The 2017 SPLOST I generated approximately $396 million in revenue for unincorporated DeKalb County.

In November 2023, 72% of voters approved DeKalb County's 2017 SPLOST, which expired in March 2024. Collection of funds for the 2023 SPLOST II began in April 2024 and will continue through March 2030. It is expected to generate approximately $496 million for unincorporated DeKalb County.

2017 SPLOST I and 2023 SPLOST II are projected to generate a combined total of $884 million for unincorporated DeKalb County. DeKalb SPLOST represents a significant investment in the county’s future, improving quality of life for residents and creating stronger, more vibrant communities for generations to come.