DeKalb County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for DeKalb County, Georgia. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.93%
State Effective Rate
0.79%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$595
Median Home Value (ACS)
$357,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,310
Owner-Occupied Households
168,868
The typical owner-occupied home in DeKalb County is valued at $357,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,310 per year — an effective rate of 0.93%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Georgia
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.79%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In DeKalb County, Georgia, the current county-level estimate is 0.93%, or approximately $3,720 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
DeKalb County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.93% · vs Georgia: 0.79% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,325 | $194 |
| $400,000 | $3,720 | $310 |
| $500,000 | $4,650 | $388 |
| $750,000 | $6,975 | $581 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,300 | $775 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- DeKalb County0.93%
- Gwinnett County0.95%
- Newton County0.89%
- Fulton County0.88%
- Clayton County0.87%
- Henry County0.87%
- Muscogee County0.86%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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