DeKalb County, GA

DeKalb County, GA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for DeKalb County, Georgia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

DeKalb County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

DeKalb County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesDeKalb County Board of Assessors Property Appraisalpropertyappraisal.dekalbcountyga.gov
  • Provides property appraisal and assessment data.
  • System may be subject to periodic maintenance.
Deeds and recorded documentsDeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court Real Estate Recordsdeeds.dekalbcountyga.gov/LandmarkWeb
  • Records available from 1979 to present.
  • In-person research is available for older records.
Property taxesDeKalb County Tax Commissioner Property Tax Searchpublicaccess.dekalbtax.org/Search/Properties.aspx
  • Separate portal from the Board of Assessors for tax billing and payment information.
GIS and parcel mapsDeKalb County GIS Hubdcgis-dekalbgis.hub.arcgis.com
  • Primary source for parcel maps, zoning layers, and property information apps.
Permits and building recordsDeKalb County ePermits Portalepermits.dekalbcountyga.gov
  • Used for building, planning, and code enforcement permit applications and tracking.
Zoning and land useDeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Zoningdekalbcountyga.gov/departments/planning-and-sustainability/zoning
  • Provides zoning regulations, maps, and application forms.
  • Zoning maps are integrated into the GIS Property Information app.
County data

DeKalb County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$328,264

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$127,760

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,017

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.17%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

DeKalb County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Atlanta$570,605$204,1601.03%$5,671
Decatur$284,867$113,9201.20%$3,383
Lithonia$250,690$103,3201.29%$3,450
Stone Mountain$268,088$106,4401.23%$3,553
Brookhaven$730,276$262,7201.01%$7,549
Tucker$394,362$152,2001.15%$4,599
Ellenwood$280,553$115,8401.24%$3,683
Clarkston$297,311$111,5001.42%$3,638
Avondale Estates$530,764$208,8201.31%$6,361
Scottdale$326,214$119,8801.30%$4,559
FAQ

DeKalb County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in DeKalb County?

Use the official DeKalb County GIS Hub for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of DeKalb County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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