Property tax office extends hours through April 1 from 8am – 6pm

DeKalb property tax central office extends hours through April 1 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Remote tax office services available for seniors at Lou Walker, Central DeKalb Senior Centers

DECATUR, Ga. – To accommodate walk-in customers applying for homestead exemptions, the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office located at 4380 Memorial Drive will have extended hours now 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 apply and check their exemption status online before the April 1 deadline.

While you do not have to reapply once an exemption has been granted, if you have moved to a new primary residence or have become eligible for a special exemption, applications must be submitted by the April 1 deadline.

Applications are accepted throughout the year; however, current year exemption applications are only accepted from Jan. 1 through April 1. Applications received after the April 1 deadline will be processed for the following year.

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

How to check your exemption status online:

  • 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 and click "Apply for homestead exemption".
  • If you're a senior age 62 and older 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.

Tax office services are also available monthly for seniors at the following locations:

  • 1st and 3rd Mondays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Central DeKalb Senior Center, 1346 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
  • Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058

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 call 404-298-4000. For updates about the tax office, follow @dekalbtaxga on Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

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About the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin J. Johnson, an elected constitutional officer, is responsible for billing, collecting, and disbursing $1.7 billion in personal and real property taxes, and administering homestead exemptions for the nearly 260,000 property owners. Also serving as an agent for the State of Georgia, the tax commissioner handles all aspects of motor vehicle registrations, including managing the collection of motor vehicle taxes, issuing vehicle tags and titles, and processing vehicle registration renewals for citizens and businesses located in DeKalb County, Georgia.

For more information about the Tax Commissioner’s office, please visit www.dekalbtax.org. For updates about the tax office, follow @dekalbtaxga on Facebook, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

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