DeKalb County property tax office offers extended hours Nov. 10 – 17

DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County tax commissioner’s office located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur will have extended hours for property tax customers Nov. 10 – 17 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. All tax office locations will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

“As the final deadline approaches for property taxes, we typically see an influx of taxpayers at the Memorial Dr. office. Please pack your patience,” said Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson.

To avoid long lines and wait times, payments can be made online, by phone, by secure drop box, and at any satellite office location. Electronic check (eCheck) payments can be made online or by phone for free.

In addition to the Memorial Dr. office location, walk-in service is also available at the Clairmont Rd. and South DeKalb Mall satellite offices from 8 a.m. – 4:30 pm., Monday – Friday.

• 3653 Clairmont Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341
• South DeKalb Mall, 2801 Candler Rd., Suite 66, Decatur, GA 30034

All payments made in the office, by phone or online may take 24-48 hours to appear on the website.

Payments received after the Nov. 17 deadline are subject to a 5% penalty and fees for late payment.

Know before you go:

• Second installment is due Nov. 17; the deadline for the first installment was Sept. 30.
• City of Atlanta properties in DeKalb County payment is due Nov. 17.
• Bring your tax bill stub and a valid Georgia ID or Georgia driver’s license.
• Acceptable payment methods include credit/debit card, check or money order. Processing fees apply for credit/debit card payments.
• Parking is available near the UGA Extension Service lot facing Memorial Drive. Disabled customers may use the Property Tax entrance off Northern Ave.
• Security screening is required for service.

Payment methods for current and prior year taxes:

• ONLINE: Visit publicaccess.dekalbtax.org. Credit/debit card payments are accepted; processing fees apply. There is no service fee for paying by e-Check.
• PAY-BY-PHONE: Call 770-336-7500, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Credit and debit card payments are accepted; processing fees apply. There is no service fee for paying by e-Check.
• DROP BOX: Secure drop box available at all three office locations. Payment must be placed in the box by the due date; cash not accepted.
• IN PERSON: Central Office at 4380 Memorial Dr., Decatur, GA 30032; North Office at 3653 Clairmont Rd., Chamblee, GA 30341; South DeKalb Mall at 2801 Candler Rd., Suite 66, Decatur, GA 30034.
• MAIL: Must be postmarked by the USPS by the due date to avoid late fees; metered or kiosk postage dates are not accepted as proof of timely payment. Please consider alternative payment methods due to ongoing mail delivery issues.