DeKalb County Property Tax Appeals

DeKalb County reassesses all properties annually through the Tax Assessor's Office. Assessment notices are typically mailed in late spring, giving property owners 45 days to file an appeal with the Board of Equalization. DeKalb has been one of the most aggressive counties in metro Atlanta when it comes to increasing assessments — often raising values 15–30% in a single year.

The Board of Equalization hearing process in DeKalb involves presenting comparable sales data, property condition evidence, and any errors in the county's records. DeKalb's assessment staff reviews thousands of properties, and errors — from phantom improvements to incorrect square footage — are more common than most owners realize.

PRE has extensive experience in DeKalb County, having reviewed 47+ properties with a 78% success rate. Our data shows that DeKalb is one of the most fertile counties for successful appeals due to the frequency of over-assessments.