DeKalb County Property Records Search
DeKalb County property records are maintained by the Property Appraisal Department and Tax Commissioner in Decatur. The county offers online property searches, assessment reviews, and tax payment options. Residents can access real estate records through the Clerk of Superior Court or GSCCCA.
DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department
The Property Appraisal and Assessment Department is responsible for the annual valuation of all taxable real and personal property in DeKalb County. The department produces a timely, equitable and acceptable tax digest that meets all state statutes and legal requirements of the Georgia Department of Revenue.
The Property Appraisal Department is located at 120 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030. The phone number is (404) 371-2901. Email inquiries can be sent to boa@dekalbcountyga.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
You are hereby notified that pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5-264.1 (a), representatives of the DeKalb Property Appraisal Department, with proper ID, may enter upon your property during normal business hours. This is for the purposes of collecting accurate data or any verifications thereof.
Visit dekalbcountyga.gov/property-appraisal for online services and assessment information. The website provides property search tools and exemption application forms.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5-311(e)(3)(B), the DeKalb Board of Assessors is granted an additional 180 days to review and respond to 2025 appeals.
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner
The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner collects property taxes and provides motor vehicle services. This office mails tax bills based on assessments from the Property Appraisal Department. The Tax Commissioner accepts online payments, mail payments, and in-person payments.
The Tax Commissioner office is located in Decatur. The property tax phone number is (404) 298-4000. The motor vehicle phone number is also (404) 298-4000. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Visit dekalbtax.org for online tax payments and property tax searches. The website provides access to current tax bills and payment history. Users can also find information about tag and title services.
Tax bills are mailed annually based on the assessed values provided by the Property Appraisal Department. Property owners can pay taxes online through the secure payment portal.
Note: The Tax Commissioner and Property Appraisal Department are separate offices with different responsibilities.
DeKalb County Property Search
DeKalb County provides online property search tools for residents and researchers. The Public Access portal allows searches by property address, owner name, or parcel ID. This system displays current assessment values and tax payment status.
Access the online property search at publicaccess.dekalbtax.org. The system provides detailed property information including assessed values, exemptions, and tax calculations.
The online system is available 24 hours a day for property searches. No account registration is required to view basic property information. The database updates regularly to reflect assessment changes and ownership updates.
DeKalb County property records include:
- Property owner name and mailing address
- Property address and legal description
- Current assessed value and fair market value
- Homestead and other exemptions applied
- Tax bill amount and payment status
- Property characteristics and improvements
Property owners can verify their assessment information through this system.
DeKalb County Property Appeals
Property owners in DeKalb County can appeal their assessments if they disagree with the value. The appeal period begins when annual assessment notices are mailed. Property owners have 45 days from the notice date to file an appeal.
To file an appeal, complete the form included with your assessment notice. Submit the appeal to the Property Appraisal Department by mail or in person. Include supporting documentation such as comparable sales data or professional appraisals.
The Board of Assessors reviews appeals and may adjust values based on evidence provided. If the property owner disagrees with the decision, further appeal options include the Board of Equalization, arbitration, or Superior Court.
Due to the volume of appeals in 2025, the DeKalb Board of Assessors has been granted additional time to respond. Property owners will be notified of the decision within the extended timeframe allowed by law.
DeKalb County Real Estate Records
Real estate records for DeKalb County are maintained by the Clerk of Superior Court. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats are recorded at the courthouse. These documents establish property ownership and identify encumbrances.
DeKalb County real estate records are available online through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). The GSCCCA system provides access to records from 1999 to present. Visit search.gsccca.org/RealEstate to search statewide.
The GSCCCA database contains property transactions from all Georgia counties including DeKalb. Search by grantor or grantee name, property description, or instrument type. The system shows the book and page where documents are filed.
Effective January 1, 2025, all documents must be filed electronically through the GSCCCA portal per House Bill 1952. This includes deeds, liens, UCCs, and plats.
GSCCCA Services for DeKalb County
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides several services for accessing DeKalb County real estate records. The Real Estate Index contains property transactions from all counties since January 1, 1999.
GSCCCA offers free basic searches and premium subscription accounts. Premium accounts cost $29.95 per month and provide advanced search features. Regular accounts cost $14.95 per month. Document copies cost $0.50 per page for both account types.
The eFile system allows electronic filing of documents. This service is required for all filings effective January 1, 2025. The eCertification system provides digital certified copies of recorded documents.
The Filing Activity Notification System (FANS) helps combat deed fraud. Register at fans.gsccca.org to receive alerts when documents match your name or address.
DeKalb County Property Records Contact
DeKalb County residents can contact the appropriate office for property record assistance. The Property Appraisal Department handles assessments at (404) 371-2901. The Tax Commissioner manages tax bills at (404) 298-4000.
Visit dekalbcountyga.gov/property-appraisal for assessment information. Visit dekalbtax.org for tax payment options.
The Decatur location provides convenient access to county services near the historic downtown square. Public transportation via MARTA is available to the area.