404-298-4000DECATUR, Ga. – The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will begin mailing property owners their 2022 tax bills in mid-August, including e-bills for owners who opted in. Tax bills are mailed following the successful approval of the county’s tax digest by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
“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,” said DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson.
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 (Equalized Homestead Options Sales Tax), and basic, senior, or special homestead exemptions provided by state and local law.
“Although we are performing our legal duties, we are aware that the 2022 tax bills will reflect an increase for some property owners.” said Johnson. “I encourage property owners to carefully read their bill and the enclosed information. My office will do what it can to assist taxpayers in addressing any concerns regarding their tax bill.”
All property owners can pay in two installments as indicated on the tax bill; due dates are Sept. 30 and Nov. 15. Taxpayers are urged to look closely at their bill for partial and full payment amounts. City of Atlanta/DeKalb bills will be mailed at a later date.
Property owners paying the full tax bill amount must submit the full payment by Sept. 30 to avoid a late fee. All mailed payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by the due date; metered or kiosk postage dates are not accepted as proof of timely filing.
PROPERTY TAX REMINDERS
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DeKalb County property tax bills will be mailed beginning mid-August.
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Tax bills reflect a computed assessment based on multiple elements: millage rates set by the governing authorities, the fair market values determined by the county’s Property Appraisal & Assessment Department, and the assessment valuation of 40%.
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Taxpayers should be aware that in any tax year your tax bill could be higher due to an increase in the fair market value of your property but can be offset by tax savings (EHOST and exemptions).
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To avoid waiting in line, payments can be made by mail; by using the secure gold drop box at the Memorial Drive or Clairmont Road tax office locations, or the secure mail slot at South DeKalb Mall tax office location; or by paying online (e-checks are free).
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Property owners may pay taxes in two installments each year by the due date. At least half of the payment is due by the first installment deadline of Sept. 30; the second installment is due Nov. 15.
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If paying the entire tax bill amount by mail, it must be postmarked by Sept. 30 to avoid any late fees.
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Questions about property appraised values should be directed to the county’s Property Appraisal Department by calling 404-371-0841.
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Questions about tax payment and exemptions may be directed to the Tax Commissioner’s Office by phone at 404-298-4000 or email proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov.
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For up-to-date information, follow the Tax Commissioner’s Office on Twitter and Facebook at @dekalbtaxga or visit the website DeKalbTax.org.
For up-to-date information, follow the Tax Commissioner’s Office on Twitter and Facebook at @dekalbtaxga or visit the website DeKalbTax.org.
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About the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson, an elected constitutional officer, is responsible to bill, collect and disburse $1.3 billion in personal and real property taxes, administer homestead exemptions, generate nearly 245,000 property tax bills, and prepare the county’s annual tax digest. Serving also as an agent for the State of Georgia, the tax commissioner registers and titles motor vehicles, and disburses associated revenue. For more information about the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office, please visit www.dekalbtax.org. For updates about the tax office, follow @dekalbtaxga on Twitter and Facebook.
