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title: Can You Appeal Your Property Taxes Multiple Times in DeKalb County?
description: You generally cannot appeal your property taxes multiple times in DeKalb County for the same tax year.
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# [Can You Appeal Your Property Taxes Multiple Times in DeKalb County?](https://www.fair-assessments.com/blog/can-you-appeal-your-property-taxes-multiple-times-in-dekalb-county)

 Written by [Daniel Jones](https://www.fair-assessments.com/blog/author/daniel-jones) | Apr 11, 2025 5:30:00 PM

In **DeKalb County, Georgia**, you generally **cannot appeal your property taxes multiple times** for the **same tax year**. The appeal system is structured to allow **a single, sequential process** each year. Once you go through all available appeal stages and receive a final decision, that decision is binding for that particular tax year.

Here’s how the process works—and why multiple appeals for the same year aren’t typically permitted.

## The Standard Property Tax Appeal Process in DeKalb County

1. **Initial Appeal to the Board of Tax Assessors (BOA)**  
   After receiving your **Annual Notice of Assessment** (typically mailed in May or June), you have **45 days** to file an appeal. This is your formal disagreement with the county’s opinion of your property’s **fair market value**.
2. **BOA Review and Decision (a.k.a. "30-Day Letter")**  
   The BOA reviews your appeal and may either:
   
     - Agree and adjust the value, or
     - Uphold the original value.
   
   They will issue a decision in writing. If you disagree, you may escalate the appeal.
3. **Further Appeal Options** (You must choose **one** of the following within a set timeframe):
   
     - **Board of Equalization (BOE)**  
       A hearing is scheduled with a panel of **three trained DeKalb County property owners**. It is free and open to all property types.
     - **Hearing Officer**  
       Used for **non-residential property** or **residential property valued at $500,000 or more**. A certified appraiser will hear your case.
     - **Non-Binding Arbitration**  
       A neutral appraiser reviews your evidence and issues a non-binding decision. You bear the cost of your own appraisal.
     - **Superior Court Appeal**  
       If you disagree with the BOE, hearing officer, or arbitration decision, you (or the BOA) may appeal to **DeKalb County Superior Court** within **30 days** of the final determination.

## Why Multiple Appeals for the Same Year Aren’t Allowed

- **Step-by-Step Structure**  
  The appeal system is intentionally **sequential**. Once you choose a path—BOE, hearing officer, or arbitration—you cannot go back and choose another for the same tax year.
- **Final Determinations**  
  Each tax year’s assessment must be finalized. Allowing multiple or repetitive appeals would hinder the county’s ability to set tax bills in a timely and orderly manner.
- **Strict Deadlines**  
  Each stage of appeal has a **hard deadline**. Missing one (e.g., failing to appeal within 45 days of your assessment notice) means you lose the right to appeal for that year.

## What You **Can** Do

- **Appeal Every Year**  
  You can file a new appeal **each year** when you receive your Annual Notice of Assessment. Every tax year is considered **independently**, so your appeal rights reset annually.
- **Submit New Evidence**  
  If circumstances change or you gather stronger comparables, appraisals, or photos, you can present new evidence with next year’s appeal.
- **File a Property Tax Return**  
  Before April 1st each year, you may submit a **Property Tax Return** to suggest a different value for your property. The Board of Assessors may or may not accept your value, but it establishes a record and may influence the annual assessment.

## Bottom Line

In **DeKalb County, Georgia**, you get **one opportunity** per year to go through the structured appeal process. You cannot re-open or re-file appeals for the same tax year once your chosen appeal path is completed or closed. However, you're fully entitled to file **new appeals annually** if you continue to disagree with your property valuation.

## Resources

- [**DeKalb County Property Appraisal Department – Appeals Info**](https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/property-appraisal/appeal-process)
- [**DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office – General Info**](https://dekalbtax.org)<https://dekalbtax.org>
- [**Georgia Department of Revenue – Property Tax Guide**](https://dor.georgia.gov/local-government-services/filing-property-tax-georgia)
- [**Georgia Code – Property Tax Appeals (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311)**](https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-48/chapter-5/article-5/part-2/section-48-5-311/)
- [**DeKalb County Superior Court**](https://www.dekalbsuperiorcourt.com)

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