DeKalb County property tax central office extends hours March 24-April 1 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

DECATUR, GA – To accommodate walk-in customers applying for homestead exemptions, the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office located at 4380 Memorial Drive in Decatur will have extended hours on March 24 through April 1 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be scheduled online at DeKalbTax.org or by calling 404-298-4000.

To avoid delays, homeowners can check their exemption status and apply online before the April 1 deadline. Letters were recently mailed to homeowners who may be eligible for a senior exemption, a property assessment freeze, or a basic homestead exemption for the current tax year. All applications, including property assessment freezes, must be filed by the April 1 deadline to determine eligibility.

Applications can be filed online from January until the April 1; and in person year-round at all office locations during business hours. Applications received after April 1 will be processed for the following year. Once an exemption is granted, it automatically renews as long as the owner resides at the property, or until a different exemption is filed and granted.

How to check your exemption status:

• Access your property information at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org.
• Look for the “Exemption Codes” field. If there is no code, look for the green button in the “Owner Information” area on the page and click “Apply for homestead exemption”.
• If you’re a senior ages 62+ by January 1, and have an H1 exemption, you may apply online for a special exemption.
• If your exemption status indicates an H4, H9 or A6, no further action is required.

For all exemptions, eligibility, and document requirements, please visit www.dekalbtax.org/exemptions and download the homestead information sheet.

For more information about homestead exemptions, how to apply or to schedule an appointment, visit the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office website at dekalbtax.org, or contact the office at 404-298-4000 or proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov for assistance.

Photo: DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office staff assisting property owners with homestead exemption applications before the April 1 deadline.