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Addressing & Plat Reviews

A detailed site plan map showing lot divisions along Bouldercrest SE Road. Includes lot sizes, zoning info, gas easements, and proposed sidewalks.

DeKalb County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team provides addressing and plat verification services to ensure accurate location data for homes, businesses, and new developments.

These services support public safety, emergency response, infrastructure planning, and efficient delivery of County services. This section outlines how property owners, developers, and surveyors can request address assignments, confirm existing addresses, and submit plats for review, helping maintain a reliable and consistent geographic framework across DeKalb County.

 

Properties in Atlanta, Decatur, or Dunwoody

For address changes, LDP (Land Disturbance Project) approvals, plat updates, or status checks, contact your City’s Planning Department. DeKalb County GIS does not manage these services for properties in these cities.

 

Properties in Other Municipalities or Unincorporated

Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Doraville, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest, Tucker

Address Changes: 

Email the GIS Addressing Coordinator at addressingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov with the completed GIS Addressing Request Form.

LDP or Plat Approvals: 

Contact your city for a routing slip, submit it with the City Services application to DeKalb Land Development online. If GIS review is required, it will be routed via ProjectDox.

Check Status:
Call 404.371.2155, Option 3

 

Special Cases

Subdivision/Townhome/Condo Creation (3+ lots)
Apply online via ProjectDox; checklist available at ePermitting

Updating LDP or Plat Reviews
Submit corrections online via ProjectDox; no in-person delivery required.

 

Unincorporated DeKalb Properties

Address Changes  

Email the GIS Addressing Coordinator at addressingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov with the completed GIS Addressing Request Form.

LDP Approval  

Submit LDP application to DeKalb Land Development online; routed to GIS via ProjectDox.

Lot Division/Boundary Adjustment/Combination  
Submit application online; routed to GIS via ProjectDox.

Subdivision Final Plat (3+ parcels)  

Submit Sketch Plat, LDP, and Final Plat applications via ProjectDox. GIS reviews after prescreening and departmental routing. Approved plats must be recorded and emailed to GIS for mapping.

Check Status  

Use the Permit Tracker App or call 404.371.2155, Option 3.

Combining Property in Different Jurisdictions  
Properties in different municipalities cannot be combined. Annex or deannex so both parcels are in the same jurisdiction, then follow the city or county combination process.

Submitting Addressing Requests

To ensure fast and accurate processing, please submit all information in digital format (Microsoft Excel). Digital submissions are typically processed within 3-5 business days.

Hard copy submissions (PDF or paper) may take 8-10 business days.

To improve accuracy, please include a site plan or layout of  units within your complex. Review the Address Guidelines  before submitting.
 

Submit requests via email:

gis@dekalbcountyga.gov

Single Address Update  
(for Suites, Units and/or Apartment Numbers)

For residential addresses:

  1. Address Request Form
  2. Provide a copy of your lease agreement showing the following:
           - Address(es) and suite number(s) to be added
           - Signature page(s) of the lessee and lessor 
  3. Letter from owner or management company on company letterhead, showing the following:   
    - Parcel ID number (if known)  
    - List of all addresses within the development  
    - Owner / property manager name  
    - Telephone number    
    - Email address
  4. Site Layout displaying locations of suites & suite labels  
    (example:  Ste A1, Ste A2, etc.)

For commercial properties and individual tenants:

  1. Address Request Form
  2. Provide a copy of your lease agreement showing the following:
    - Address(es) and suite number(s) to be added
    - Signature page(s) of the lessee and lessor
  3. Site Layout displaying locations of suites & suite labels
    (example: Ste A1, Ste A2, etc.)
     
Mass Address Update for Residential or Commercial

Customers requesting large amounts of address updates (suites, units and/or apartment numbers) to the DeKalb County GIS Address Database must provide ALL of the following:

  • A written letter from the owner or management company requesting the update (required). The letter must be on company letterhead and include the parcel ID number (if known), listing of all addresses in the development (if numerous address entries are requested, please provide addresses in a spreadsheet), contact name, telephone number and email address.
Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I change my property address?

A. No. All addresses are assigned by GIS Addressing Coordinators following NENA/URISA standards. Contact addressingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov with questions.

Q. How do I verify if an address exists?    
A. Use the DeKalb Address Portal.
Enter the street number, name, and type  (e.g., “178 Sams St”) and click Search.

Q. How do I verify if my mailing address exists?  (*the mailing address is different from a physical address)   
A. Visit the DeKalb Tax Commissioner’s office to search your property and update the mailing address. Contact the Tax Commissioner for assistance.

Q. My address isn’t on Google Maps.  

A. After GIS confirms your address (except for properties in Atlanta, Decatur, Dunwoody), use Google Maps’ “Send Feedback” option to submit corrections.

 

Q. My business can’t get a permit because our address isn’t in the system.

A. Tenants - Email the following to addressingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov:

  1. Signed lease 
  2. Completed GIS Addressing Request Form 
  3. Site layout (showing suites)
  4. Letter from property manager/owner requesting entry

Owners - Email the following to addressingteam@dekalbcountyga.gov:

  1. Signed letter on company letterhead
  2. Completed GIS Addressing Request Form 
  3. Site layout (showing suites)

Q. How can I find my property’s tax district?  

A. Search by address or parcel ID in the GIS Parcel Viewer.
Click the parcel to see tax district details.

Questions? Contact our Addressing Coordinators:

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