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Property Search & Values

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Check Your Property Assessment

Use our property search tools to:

  • View current and historical assessments
  • Check appeal status
  • Download assessment notices
  • Review property characteristics
  • Do a basic property search
by
    parcel ID, address, or owner name

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Understanding Your Assessment

Instructional videos

Assessment = Fair Market Value × 40%

Example:

  • Market Value:
  

$100,000

  • Assessment Ratio:
  

40%

  • Assessed Value:
  

$40,000

  • Less Exemptions:
  

$10,000

  • Taxable Value:
  

$30,000

  • Tax Bill:
  

$30,000 × Mill Rate

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How Property Assessment Works

Georgia's Assessment ProcessAll real estate and personal property is appraised annually at fair market value as of January 1st.

Three Approaches to Value:

1. Market/Sales Comparison Approach

  • Compares recent sales of similar properties
  • Primary method for residential properties
  • Adjusts for property differences

2. Cost Approach

  • Calculates replacement cost minus depreciation
  • Adds land value
  • Used when sales data is limited 

3. Income Approach

  • Based on rental income potential
  • Used for investment properties
  • Analyzes income and expenses

 

Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA)

Our system processes:

  • Sales data and market trends
  • Building permits and improvements
  • Property characteristics and measurements
  • Zoning and land use restrictions

Appeals Process

When to Appeal

File an appeal within 45 days of your assessment notice date if you believe:

  • Your property value is incorrect
  • Property characteristics are wrong
  • Your assessment is unfair compared to similar properties
  • Homestead exemption removal or denial in error

How to Appeal

Option 1: Online Appeal (Recommended)

  1. Visit Property Search
  2. Find your property
  3. Click "File Appeal Online"
  4. Use Access Code from your notice
  5. Complete the form and receive confirmation
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Option 2: Mail Appeal

Send a letter including:

  • Parcel ID number
  • Property address
  • Daytime phone number
  • Reason for appeal
  • Supporting documentation
  • Avenue of Appeal (BOE, Hearing Officer, or Arbitration)
  • Letter of Authorization if you are an agent

Mail to:
DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department
325 Swanton Way
Decatur, GA 30030

Appeal Options
Board of Equalization (FREE)
  • Three-member panel of trained property owners
  • No cost to taxpayer
  • Can appeal to Superior Court if unsatisfied
Hearing Officer (Properties over $500,000)
  • State-certified appraiser
  • For non-homestead properties
  • No filing fee
Non-Binding Arbitration
  • Requires certified appraisal at your expense
  • $217 filing fee
  • Independent arbitrator decision
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