DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s online system to be down July 19 to Aug. 2

Annual maintenance to the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office online property information website will result in the system being unavailable to the public from July 19 through Aug. 2, according to a statement released by the department.

Online property search, e-bills and payment functions will not be able to be accessed during this time.

“Each year, this office works diligently to calculate property taxes and prepare for the annual digest submission,”  DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson said. “Following the successful approval of the county’s tax digest by the Georgia Department of Revenue, tax bills are then mailed in August.”

According to the release, property tax bills are computed for nearly 260,000 property owners 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.

“Staff is available to answer any questions or concerns while the property information page is temporarily offline. I encourage property owners to check our website DeKalbTax.org for future updates,” Johnson said.

Tax bills are expected to be mailed mid-August following the successful approval of the county’s tax digest. Property owners are encouraged to sign up for e-alerts due to ongoing USPS mail delivery issues affecting the tax office and customers.

The deadline to sign up for billing notifications is July 18. To opt in, access your property information at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org and click the “Sign up for E-Alert” button.

Questions about property appraised values should be directed to the county’s Property Appraisal Department by calling 404-371-0841.

Questions about homestead exemptions and exemption status may be directed to the Tax Commissioner’s Office by phone at 404-298-4000 or email proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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