Staff from the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office delivered an eye-opening tax presentation hosted by Commissioner Terry’s Aging in Placers* on December 5, 2025.
The Tax Commissioner’s Office staff explained, line by line, the “DeKalb County Real Estate Tax Statement” (Property Tax Bill) and how Homestead Exemptions can provide significant savings on annual property taxes.
Applicants must own and reside at the property within the County, and the Basic Homestead Exemption is required before applying for Special Exemptions.
The 2026 Homestead Exemption Information** sheet provides more details. Please read every word on both sides of the sheet, including the asterisk (*) note at the end. Then make sure you have the Basic Homestead Exemption and all Special Exemptions for which you qualify. If you have questions, email, call, or make an appointment to go to the tax office and talk to a staff member to determine which exemptions apply and help you complete the application for those tax reductions.
The Deadline to apply for exemptions is April 1st for the current tax year. Applications received after the deadline will be applied to the following year. Applications are accepted year-round in person, by mail, and by dropbox for basic and special exemptions. This includes exemptions for disabled veterans, disabled residents, and seniors ages 62 and older. Online applications can be submitted from January 1 to April 1. For eligibility requirements, required documents, city-related taxes, and more, visit the Tax Office website.
Schedule an Appointment: https://dekalbtax.org/make-an-appointment/
Contact the Tax Commissioner’s Office:
- Email proptax@dekalbcountyga.gov
- Phone 404-298-4000
*Aging in Placers is an initiative of Commissioner Ted Terry, DeKalb County Super District 6.
** Please note: this blog was originally posted with the 2025 Homestead Exemption Information Sheet. This has been updated as of 1/6/2026 to the 2026 Homestead Exemption Information Sheet as the 2025 is no longer available online. If you are viewing this after 2026, we recommend reaching out to the Tax Commissioner’s Office for the most up to date information.