DeKalb County Property Taxes
DeKalb County, Georgia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
99.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$254/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.92%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$331,400
State avg ▲ $180,827
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,249
$271/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,639
$220/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#92
of 159 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb taxes track national average closely
DeKalb County's 0.919% effective rate aligns with the national median of 0.89%, placing it right at the 50th percentile of U.S. counties. The median tax bill of $3,046 exceeds the national median of $2,690, reflecting DeKalb's higher median home value of $331,400.
Mid-range tax rate across Georgia
At 0.919%, DeKalb ranks in the middle of Georgia's 159 counties, sitting just 0.02 percentage points above the state average of 0.898%. The county's higher home values drive a median tax of $3,046—nearly twice the state median of $1,529.
DeKalb taxes comparable to metro Atlanta peers
DeKalb's 0.919% rate mirrors the region's urban character, slightly above Dawson County (0.632%) but below Dougherty County (1.393%). The county's affluent suburban base supports both higher valuations and proportionally higher tax bills.
Your annual DeKalb property tax bill
On DeKalb's median home value of $331,400, the typical homeowner pays $3,046 annually. With a mortgage, that rises to $3,249; without one, it drops to $2,639.
Review your DeKalb assessment for errors
With three-thousand-dollar annual tax bills, even small overassessment errors cost significant money over time. DeKalb homeowners should request an assessment review from the county assessor—many discover their properties are valued 10-15% above market.
Tax Rate Details
Understanding Millage Rates in DeKalb County
In Georgia, property taxes are expressed as a millage rate (also called a mill rate). One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. Your total property tax bill is determined by adding together the millage rates set by the county, city or municipality, school district, and any special districts.
In Georgia, property is assessed at 40% of fair market value. The millage rate is applied to this assessed value, so a home worth $300,000 has an assessed value of $120,000 for tax purposes. Georgia counties, cities, and school districts each set their own millage rates.
DeKalb County has an effective property tax rate of 0.92%, resulting in a median annual tax bill of $3,046. Use the calculator above to estimate your property tax based on DeKalb County's current rate, or contact the DeKalb County tax assessor's office for the exact millage rate breakdown for your property.
How DeKalb County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
DeKalb County
0.92%
Effective rate
Georgia Avg
0.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.