DeKalb County property tax exemptions and deadlines (2027)
April12027
Next exemption filing deadline: April 1, 2027
164 days leftup to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1).6
This is the statewide Georgia deadline; DeKalb County has not published a different date.
Application: official application
Exemptions in DeKalb County
| Exemption | Who qualifies | Amount or effect | Deadline | Form | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Homestead Exemption Homestead exemption · statewide |
The home of each resident of Georgia that is actually occupied and used as the primary residence by the owner6 | $2,000 exemption from county and school taxes6 | up to the deadline for filing property tax returns (April 1)6 | LGS-Homestead - Application for Homestead Exemption6 | Confirm with the office |
| Additional Exemption for Educational Purposes Senior (65+) exemption · statewide |
Individuals 62 years of age or over that are residents of each independent school district and of each county school district may claim an additional exemption6 | This exemption may not exceed $10,000 of the homestead's assessed value.6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Floating Inflation-Proof Exemption Senior (65+) exemption · statewide |
Individuals 62 years of age or over may obtain a floating inflation-proof county homestead exemption6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Individuals 65 Years of Age and Older Senior (65+) exemption · statewide |
Individuals 65 years of age or over may claim a $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes if the income of that person and his spouse does not exceed $10,000 for the prior year6 | $4,000 exemption from all county ad valorem taxes6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Surviving Spouse of Peace Officer or Firefighter Surviving spouse exemption · statewide |
The unremarried surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty6 | a homestead exemption for the full value of the homestead6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Surviving Spouse of U.S. Service Member Surviving spouse exemption · statewide |
The unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces who was killed in or died as a result of any war or armed conflict6 | $60,000 plus an additional sum6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Veteran exemption · statewide |
Any qualifying disabled veteran who is a citizen and resident of Georgia6 | an exemption of the greater of $32,500.00 or the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under Section 2102 of Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended6 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Basic Homestead Exemption Homestead exemption · DeKalb County |
must own and occupy the home as their primary residence as of Jan. 14 | Confirm with the office | To apply online for the current tax year, submissions must be made between January 1 and mid-July before the assessment appeal deadline.4 | BASIC EXEMPTION APPLICATION4 | Confirm with the office |
| Property Assessment Freeze Other · DeKalb County |
Residents in DeKalb County who receive the benefit of homestead exemption may also apply for a property assessment freeze4 | Confirm with the office | Residents must qualify for this freeze by April 1st.4 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Senior & Disability Exemptions Senior (65+) exemption · DeKalb County |
If you are 65 years of age or 100 percent permanently disabled on January 1st, you may be eligible for either of the following4 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Special Homestead Exemptions Senior (65+) exemption · DeKalb County |
tax savings available for citizens ages 62 and older, disabled veterans and disabled residents based on income4 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Special Exemption Application4 | Confirm with the office |
| Exemption for Un-Remarried Spouse of Peace Officers and Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty Surviving spouse exemption · DeKalb County |
the un-remarried surviving spouse of a peace officer or firefighter who was killed in the line of duty4 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
| Disabled Veteran or Widow(er) Veteran exemption · DeKalb County |
If you are a disabled veteran, the un-remarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, or the un-remarried surviving spouse of a veteran killed in action, you may qualify for a Disabled Veteran/Spousal exemption4 | savings of $129,026 for school levies4 | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office | Confirm with the office |
Local add-ons
No city or school-district exemptions on top of the county's are recorded for DeKalb County. Some cities run their own; Confirm with the office.
How to apply
Ways to apply in DeKalb County: online, mail, in person.
Already exempt?
- Basic Homestead Exemption: renews automatically once granted.
What happens after a sale or move: Confirm with the office.
Appeal window
- Deadline
- Confirm with the office
- Where to file
- official appeal information
Office
- Office
- DeKalb County tax assessor
- Address
- P.O. Box 100004, Decatur, GA 30031-7004
- Phone
- 404-298-4000
- Website
- dekalbtax.org/
Nearby counties
- CountyFulton County, GA
- CountyRockdale County, GA
- CountyGwinnett County, GA
- CountyClayton County, GA
- CountyHenry County, GA
- CountyCobb County, GA