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Property Appraisal

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Your Property Appraisal Department in DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department ensures fair and equitable property valuations for ad valorem tax purposes. We're committed to transparency, equity, and excellent service in property assessment.

 

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Our Mission

We provide timely, equitable, and accurate tax digest that meets all Georgia state requirements while serving DeKalb County residents with transparency and professionalism.


One DeKalb. One Mission. One Future. 

Key Information Highlights
  • 2025 Assessment Notices mailed June 3, 2025  
    Check yours online
  • New Location: 325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030
  • Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Phone: 404-371-0841 

 

What We Do
  • Annual Property Appraisals: All real estate appraised at 100% fair market value, assessed at 40% 
  • Personal Property Assessment: Business equipment, aircraft, boats, and motor vehicles
  • Appeals Processing: Fair review of property value disputes. 
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Contact Us

Main Office 

DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department

325 Swanton Way, Decatur, GA 30030  
Phone: 404-371-0841

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
 

Leadership

Calvin C. Hicks, Jr., Chief Appraiser

Phone: 404-371-2468

Email: cchicks@dekalbcountyga.gov

Donna Rosser, Assistant Chief Appraiser

Phone: 404-371-2522

Email: dlrosser@dekalbcountyga.gov
 

Residential Property 

Help Desk: 404-371-2471

Brian Jennings, Deputy Chief

Phone: 404-371-2808

Email: bjjennings@dekalbcountyga.gov

 

Commercial Property 

Help Desk: 404-371-2485

Brentnol Baker, Deputy Chief

Phone: 404-371-6351

Email: bobaker@dekalbcountyga.gov
 

Business Personal Property 

Vance Clements, Supervisor

Phone: 404-371-2495

Email: vdclements@dekalbcountyga.gov
 

Appeals & Assessment Procedures 

Shervonne Henderson, Supervisor

Phone: 404-371-4756

Email: sdhenderson@dekalbcountyga.gov

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