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Around Emory University, property tax bills are handled by DeKalb County, and they’re based on assessed value, millage rates, and any eligible homestead exemptions. For 2026, DeKalb says the second installment is due Nov. 16, 2026, and the county tax office has the bill and payment details online.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
Turn the answer into your next step
- Confirm whether the property is in DeKalb County and whether any homestead exemption applies.
- Use the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner site to look up the parcel and bill.
- If the assessed value looks wrong, contact the Property Appraisal Department and follow the appeal instructions on the notice.
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Compare homes with NeilWhat drives the bill
DeKalb County says property tax bills are computed from the county’s millage rates, the property’s fair market value determined by the county appraisal office, and a 40% assessment valuation. The bill can also reflect credits from EHOST, HTRG, and basic, senior, or special homestead exemptions.
- The county tax commissioner handles billing, collection, and disbursement for county taxes.
- For property-value questions, DeKalb directs owners to the Property Appraisal Department.
- For homestead exemption questions, DeKalb says filing is free and can be done online or in person.
What homeowners should check
If you own a home near Emory, the main local tax step is confirming whether you have the right homestead exemption on your primary residence and whether your assessed value is accurate. DeKalb says exemptions are available for basic, senior, disabled veteran, and disabled resident cases, and appeals for real property had to be filed by July 13 for 2026 bills.
- DeKalb says exemption applications are accepted throughout the year, but the current-year deadline was July 13.
- The tax office says homeowners should review exemption status and assessment notices carefully.
- If you disagree with valuation, DeKalb says to use the appeal instructions on the assessment notice.
Current payment timing for 2026
DeKalb’s 2026 property tax bills were mailed beginning Aug. 14, 2026, and taxpayers may pay in two installments due Sept. 30 and Nov. 16, 2026. If paying the full annual bill in one payment, DeKalb says the deadline is Sept. 30.
- DeKalb says bills for City of Atlanta properties in DeKalb were to be mailed later.
- The county’s website is DeKalbTaxGA.gov for bill lookup and payment.
- DeKalb says owners should not rely on non-receipt of a bill to miss a due date.
Sources
- DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office ↗
- DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office set to mail annual property tax bills Aug. 14 – DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office ↗
- DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office prepares to calculate annual tax bills – DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office ↗
- Tax Commissioner reminds homeowners of cost-saving, do-it-yourself tips during property tax season – DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office ↗
- DeKalb County 2026 property tax bills are in the mail – DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office ↗
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