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DeKalb County property tax due dates 2026

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Taxpayers may pay their bills in two installments by the Sept. 30 and Nov. 16 due dates. If paying the total annual tax in one payment, the deadline is Sept. 30 to avoid a late fee.

Official source. announced. Verified October 24, 2026.

Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.

Installment timeline

2026

Due dates and filing windows, in one view.

Today:

  1. First installment or full annual payment

    September 30, 2026

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  2. Second installment

    November 16, 2026

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  3. Appeal deadline

    July 13, 2026

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Assessment notice

Assessment notices are mailed in late May.

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Download announced dates (.ics)

Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.

How to pay

Payment methods

E-check, Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo

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Fees

E-check has no service fee; card and digital-wallet payments have processing fees.

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Late payments and penalties

Delinquent after

September 30, 2026

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A 5% penalty applies to a late first or second installment.

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Published rate: 5% per late installment

Assessment appeals

Deadline

July 13, 2026

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Where to file

Online through the county appeal portal, or deliver/mail the appeal to 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Fax and email are not accepted.

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Official appeal information

Official appeal information

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Exemptions

Basic homestead exemption

Who may qualify

Own and occupy the primary residence January 1; Georgia ID, vehicle registration and tax filing must show that residence; no other homestead exemption.

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Savings

Apply before the assessment appeal deadline; confirm the deadline on the notice.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Senior and disability exemption H4

Who may qualify

Existing homestead applicants age 65 or 100% permanently disabled on January 1, with household Georgia Net Income at most $10,000.

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Savings

Apply before the assessment appeal deadline; confirm the deadline on the notice.

Official source. Verified .

Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Disabled veteran or surviving spouse exemption

Who may qualify

Qualifying disabled veterans rated or compensated as 100% permanently and totally disabled, or qualifying unremarried surviving spouses; documentation required.

Official source. Verified .

Savings

Apply before the assessment appeal deadline; confirm the deadline on the notice.

Official source. Verified .

Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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County offices

County notes

This schedule covers the announced county bills. The county said City of Atlanta properties in DeKalb would be billed later.

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Common questions

When is property tax due in DeKalb County?

First installment or full annual payment: September 30, 2026 (announced). Second installment: November 16, 2026 (announced).

Where can I pay DeKalb County property tax?

Use the official payment portal: https://dekalbtaxga.gov/. E-check, Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo

What is the DeKalb County appeal deadline?

July 13, 2026. Online through the county appeal portal, or deliver/mail the appeal to 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Fax and email are not accepted.

What happens if my DeKalb County payment is late?

A 5% penalty applies to a late first or second installment.

Sources and verification

https://dekalbtaxga.gov/news/dekalb-county-2026-property-tax-bills-are-in-the-mail/
The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently mailed nearly 260,000 property tax bills on Aug. 14 to property owners for the 2026 tax year.

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https://dekalbtaxga.gov/property-tax/tax-bill-information/
There is a five percent (5%) penalty for late payment of the first or second installment

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https://dekalbcountyga.gov/departments/property-appraisal/resources
DeKalb Property Appraisal Department

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https://efile.dekalbcountyga.gov/Filing/FilingType/Info/DEKALB_APPEALS
We do not accept faxed or emailed appeals. We are located at 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030.

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https://dekalbtaxga.gov/property-tax/exemptions/
Homeowners applying for a basic exemption must own and occupy the home as their primary residence as of Jan. 1

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Estimated bill

Starts at the county’s Census median: $357,800. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$3,310

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US13089|357800|4231

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US13089|3310|65|3483|88|2873|123

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

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Source and verification
There is a five percent (5%) penalty for late payment of the first or second installment

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Basic homestead exemption

Own and occupy the primary residence January 1; Georgia ID, vehicle registration and tax filing must show that residence; no other homestead exemption.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
Homeowners applying for a basic exemption must own and occupy the home as their primary residence as of Jan. 1

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Senior and disability exemption H4

Existing homestead applicants age 65 or 100% permanently disabled on January 1, with household Georgia Net Income at most $10,000.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
If you are 65 years of age or 100 percent permanently disabled on January 1st H4 – This has a household income limit of $10,000 Georgia Net Income

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Disabled veteran or surviving spouse exemption

Qualifying disabled veterans rated or compensated as 100% permanently and totally disabled, or qualifying unremarried surviving spouses; documentation required.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
If disabled, applicant must be 100% permanently and totally disabled, or compensated as such.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

homestead exemptions

Owners who occupy their home as a primary residence; county programs can be more beneficial.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
The State offers homestead exemptions to persons that own and occupy their home as a primary residence.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.

Is my assessment too high?

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US13089|357800|4231

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US13089|3310|65|3483|88|2873|123

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

Published appeal deadline: July 13, 2026 (announced). This date has passed; check the official office for the current cycle.

How to file: Online through the county appeal portal, or deliver/mail the appeal to 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Fax and email are not accepted.

State guidance: File the property assessment appeal with the county Board of Tax Assessors within 45 days of the notice being sent.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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