--- title: The Impact of DeKalb County Reassessments on Property Owners description: DeKalb County reassessments are here! Understand how they impact your property taxes. Learn about potential changes and your options as a homeowner. image: https://www.fair-assessments.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20showcases%20a%20serene%20suburban%20neighborhood%20in%20DeKalb%20County%20Georgia%20featuring%20a%20row%20of%20wellmaintained%20houses%20with%20manicured%20lawns%20Each%20home%20displays%20a%20unique%20architectural%20style%20with%20vibrant%20flower%20beds%20blooming%20in%20front%20yards%20A%20clear%20blue%20sk.jpeg --- [![Fair Assessments LLC logo](https://www.fair-assessments.com/hs-fs/hub/163576/file-2350210184.png?width=225&height=74&name=file-2350210184.png "Fair Assessments LLC logo")](https://www.fair-assessments.com/) # The Impact of DeKalb County Reassessments on Property Owners Posted by [Daniel Jones](https://www.fair-assessments.com/blog/author/daniel-jones) on Aug 6, 2025 1:30:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In DeKalb County, Georgia, **the Board of Tax Assessors is legally required** under Georgia law to annually appraise all real property at its **fair market value (FMV)** as of **January 1st** each year. This process, known as **reassessment**, is designed to ensure that property values remain current and equitable based on real estate market conditions. ![The image showcases a serene suburban neighborhood in DeKalb County Georgia featuring a row of wellmaintained houses with manicured lawns Each home displays a unique architectural style with vibrant flower beds blooming in front yards A clear blue sk](https://www.fair-assessments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20showcases%20a%20serene%20suburban%20neighborhood%20in%20DeKalb%20County%20Georgia%20featuring%20a%20row%20of%20wellmaintained%20houses%20with%20manicured%20lawns%20Each%20home%20displays%20a%20unique%20architectural%20style%20with%20vibrant%20flower%20beds%20blooming%20in%20front%20yards%20A%20clear%20blue%20sk.jpeg?width=500&height=286&name=The%20image%20showcases%20a%20serene%20suburban%20neighborhood%20in%20DeKalb%20County%20Georgia%20featuring%20a%20row%20of%20wellmaintained%20houses%20with%20manicured%20lawns%20Each%20home%20displays%20a%20unique%20architectural%20style%20with%20vibrant%20flower%20beds%20blooming%20in%20front%20yards%20A%20clear%20blue%20sk.jpeg) ## 🔍 What to Expect During a DeKalb County Reassessment ### 📆 Annual Review DeKalb’s Property Appraisal Department monitors local real estate activity year-round. It uses recent **sales data**, property characteristics, building permits, and **market trends** to reassess properties for the upcoming tax year. ### 📈 Market-Driven Adjustments - If homes in your neighborhood are selling for more, your FMV may increase. - If the market is flat or declining, your value could stay the same or even decrease. ### 🏗️ Changes to Individual Properties Major changes to your property—like **additions, renovations**, or new construction—can increase your value. Likewise, **significant damage or deterioration** may lead to a reduction. ### 📬 Annual Notice of Assessment - Sent out **in late May or early June**. - Includes the **prior year’s value**, your **new proposed value**, and information about your right to appeal. ### 💰 Higher Value = Potentially Higher Taxes Even if the **millage rate** remains the same, an increase in assessed value often leads to a **higher tax bill**. Your taxes are calculated based on **40% of the fair market value**, minus any applicable exemptions. ### 📝 You Have the Right to Appeal If you believe your property’s value is too high, you can file an appeal **within 45 days** from the notice date. The appeal must be filed with the **DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors**. --- ## 📌 Key Impacts for Property Owners in DeKalb County ### 🔁 Fluctuating Tax Bills Because reassessments happen **every year**, your tax bill may vary depending on market performance and property changes. ### 🧐 Importance of Reviewing Your Notice Carefully verify: - Square footage - Bedroom/bathroom counts - Basement or pool - Renovation or construction details Inaccuracies can lead to an **incorrect valuation**. ### 🏘️ Understand Neighborhood Market Trends Track **recent home sales** in your community. If comparable homes sold for less than your assessed value, you may have a strong basis for appeal. ### 🚪 Your Appeal Window Reopens Each Year Georgia law allows **annual appeals** of your assessed value. If you missed it last year, a new opportunity comes each spring with your assessment notice. --- ## ✅ Summary Annual reassessments in DeKalb County help maintain **fair and up-to-date property values**. While rising values may mean higher tax bills, the reassessment process ensures fairness and gives property owners a **yearly opportunity to challenge inaccurate valuations**. Stay informed, check your Annual Notice carefully, and don’t hesitate to appeal if your value seems off. --- ## 📚 Resources for DeKalb County Property Owners - [**DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors**](https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/property-appraisal/board-assessors-0) Property Search, Assessment Info, Appeals 📞 (404) 371-0841 - [**DeKalb County Tax Commissioner**](https://dekalbtax.org) Tax Billing, Homestead Exemptions 📞 (404) 298-4000 - [**Georgia Department of Revenue – Property Tax Division**](https://dor.georgia.gov/filing-property-tax-appeal) ![property tax appeals](https://www.fair-assessments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2019/icons/blog-sidebar-icon-165x60.png?width=165&name=blog-sidebar-icon-165x60.png "property tax appeals") ### Subscribe to our *A Fair Shake* Blog: [![How Tax Assessors Use Sales to Value Property](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/163576/e3546063-41de-49e2-8e46-03a715d129ea.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/163576/e3546063-41de-49e2-8e46-03a715d129ea) [![HOW TAX ASSESSORS USE THE COST APPROACH TO VALUE PROPERTY](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/163576/5e017dc4-73d8-4438-a603-74dbb79dada5.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/163576/5e017dc4-73d8-4438-a603-74dbb79dada5) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/163576/8252852a-491e-4c1f-9f38-1f129a228e30.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/163576/8252852a-491e-4c1f-9f38-1f129a228e30)  [![linkedin](https://www.fair-assessments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/linkedin.png?width=30&name=linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fair-assessments-llc/)[![facebook](https://www.fair-assessments.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook.png?width=30&name=facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/FairAssessments/)  ** Phone: (404) 618-0355** © 2026 Fair Assessments, LLC. 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