In DeKalb County, the number of individuals who choose to appeal their property tax assessment is constantly rising. With property values rising, it’s only natural that residents are interested in keeping taxes as low as possible. If you are considering filing an appeal for the first time, you may be interested in what the process is, so you don’t make any mistakes. That’s completely understandable and a large part of the reason that we put together this guide to help you.

Anyone who owns property in Clayton County is required to pay a certain amount in property taxes. However, you should never end up in a position where you pay more than what is your fair share. While the government will periodically assess properties and assign values to them, it isn’t always done correctly or completely.