DeKalb tax commissioner’s office set to mail annual property tax bills Aug. 15

Property owners encouraged to sign up for e-billing notifications

DECATUR, GA– Following the approval of the county’s 2024 tax digest by the Georgia Department of Revenue on July 29, 2024, the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will mail nearly 260,000 tax bills to property owners beginning Aug. 15. Bills for City of Atlanta properties in DeKalb will be mailed at a later date. 

“The digest is an official listing of county property and its assessed value. This office, in conjunction with the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, CEO, Tax Assessor’s Office (Property Appraisal), GIS, Board of Education, city governments, and county administration, worked together to prepare the tax digest. Now my office can officially move forward with the responsibility of collecting county taxes,” said DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson.

The tax commissioner’s office is responsible for billing, collecting and disbursing county taxes. Each tax bill indicates how tax funds are distributed within the county. Bills display the breakdown of collected taxes for the county, including the county’s general fund, fire and police services, along with cities and school board. Generally, the school board receives a majority percentage followed by the county and cities. This year, the office is set to collect $1.8 billion in revenue.

Each year, property tax bills are computed based on millage rates set by the governing authorities, the fair market values determined by the Property Appraisal & Assessment Department and the assessment valuation of 40%. The bills also reflect any credits (deductions) that may result from EHOST and homestead exemptions provided by state and local law. However, not included in this year’s billing is the state’s one-time Homeowner Tax Relief Grant which was only approved for the 2023 tax year. Any other rate increases for 2024 will be included in the bill.

Questions regarding property values should be directed to the county’s Property Appraisal Department at 404-371-0841. The deadline to appeal values was July 15 for real estate property; July 25 for personal property.

To contact the Tax Commissioner’s Office about tax payments and homestead exemptions, call 404-298-4000 or email proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Due to ongoing USPS mail delivery issues affecting the tax office and customers, property owners are encouraged to sign up for e-billing notifications. To opt in, access your property information at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org and click the “Sign up for E-Alert” button. The system is currently offline for annual maintenance and will reopen on Aug. 2.