DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole Golden reminds property owners final tax installment due Nov. 16

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden is reminding property owners the final installment deadline for property taxes is Monday, Nov. 16. Nearly 256,300 tax bills have been mailed to property owners, and 15,370 bills for City of Atlanta parcels located in DeKalb are expected to be mailed and available online Nov. 19.

“County property bills were mailed and posted online mid-August. Owners who have not received a bill should contact my office at 404-298-4000 or access their bill online at DeKalbTaxGA.gov,” said Tax Commissioner Golden.

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

“If you’re planning to pay property taxes in person, please pack your patience. Lines may be long on the due date,” said Golden. “If possible, consider payments by phone or online using an electronic check to avoid delays and service fees.”

Know before you go:

• First installment was due Sept. 30; second installment is due Nov. 15. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the following business day.
• Remember to bring your tax bill stub and a valid Georgia ID or Georgia driver’s license.
• Acceptable payment methods include e-check, credit/debit card, check or money order.
• There is no processing fee for e-checks; fees apply for credit/debit card payments.
• Cancelling a payment may result in a late fee and NSF fee. Contact the property tax department before placing a stop payment on a check.
• Tax bills are not mailed to mortgage companies by the tax commissioner’s office.
• Owners who have not received a bill may contact the tax office or access their bill online.

Payment methods for current and prior year taxes:

• ONLINE: Visit DeKalbTaxGA.gov and select the “Make a Payment” button. There is no service fee for paying by e-check. Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo payments are accepted; processing fees apply.
• 24/7 PAY-BY-PHONE: Call 678-501-7995. There is no service fee for paying by e-check. Credit and debit card payments are accepted; processing fees apply.
• DROP BOX: Secure drop box is available at all three office locations. Payment must be enclosed in an envelope and placed in the box by the due date. Checks only; cash is 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.

The City of Atlanta recently adopted its 2026 millage rate in November. Property tax bills for City of Atlanta parcels located in DeKalb County will begin mailing Nov. 19, with a due date of Jan. 27. The bills will also be available online at DeKalbTaxGA.gov. 

For questions regarding tax payments and homestead exemptions, contact the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office at 404-298-4000, proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov, or visit DeKalbTaxGA.gov.

Pictured are customers at the property tax office located on Memorial Drive/Photo provided by the Office of the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner.