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.

For most homeowners, saving money is high on their list of priorities. There are so many things you could be doing with your money instead of paying a high DeKalb County property tax bill. But year after year, those bills keep coming. Did you know that you may be able to get the amount reduced through an appeal? Property taxes are often based on an outdated assessment that make your bill much larger than it needs to be. Here are five questions to ask about your tax bill before you consider appealing.