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DeKalb County, GA Property Tax Calculator
DeKalb County homeowners pay a median $3,310 a year in property tax, 0.93% of a median $357,800 home: above Georgia's 0.77% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in DeKalb County by home value, at 0.93%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $180,000 | $1,665 | $139 |
| $270,000 | $2,498 | $208 |
| $360,000 | $3,330 | $278 |
| $540,000 | $4,995 | $416 |
| $720,000 | $6,660 | $555 |
DeKalb County against Georgia and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County | 0.93% | $3,310 | $357,800 | $80,644 |
| Georgia | 0.77% | $2,341 | $303,300 | $77,353 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in DeKalb County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in DeKalb County?
The effective rate is 0.93%: a median $3,310 a year on a median $357,800 home. That's the 7th highest of the 41 Georgia counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in DeKalb County?
About $3,700 a year, $308 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does DeKalb County compare with the rest of Georgia?
Its rate is above the state's 0.77%. Across Georgia, covered counties range from 0.57% to 1.32%.
How do I lower my DeKalb County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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