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Decatur is one of Atlanta's most walkable suburbs with a nationally recognized school system. DeKalb County assessments often miss the neighborhood-level micro-market dynamics that drive significant price premiums on Decatur's most coveted streets. TaxAppeal files your formal appeal with the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors — backed by comparable sales data and certified mail — for a flat $79.
Georgia assesses property at 40% of fair market value — when that estimate is wrong, you overpay every year until you appeal.
The DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors values thousands of properties using statistical models that apply broad market trends across entire neighborhoods. Your home's specific condition and location nuances are often missed — leading to inflated assessments.
With a median home value of $510,000 in Decatur, even a 5% over-assessment means $255 in excess annual taxes. Appealing is one of the highest-ROI decisions a Georgia homeowner can make.
Under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311, every DeKalb County homeowner has the right to appeal within 45 days of their Notice of Assessment. TaxAppeal handles the evidence, appeal letter, and certified mail filing.
Provide your Decatur property address. TaxAppeal pulls your current DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors assessed value automatically.
Our system compiles comparable sales from DeKalb County and generates a formal appeal letter citing O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311.
Your appeal is printed and mailed to the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt — documented proof of timely filing.
The DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors reviews your evidence. If they do not offer an adequate reduction, your case proceeds to the DeKalb County Board of Equalization.
Your appeal must be filed within 45 days of the date on your Notice of Assessment from the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors. TaxAppeal files certified mail to create documented proof of timely filing.
We mail your appeal letter with comparable sales evidence via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt to the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors — a legally documented record your appeal was postmarked before the deadline.
If the DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors does not offer an acceptable reduction, your appeal proceeds to the DeKalb County Board of Equalization — a three-member independent panel. TaxAppeal guides you at each stage.
Unlike Texas and Florida, Georgia does not prohibit assessment increases from appeals. TaxAppeal reviews all market data before filing to ensure your appeal is well-supported by comparable sales evidence.
Every other Decatur property tax appeal service charges a percentage of your savings — every year.
Under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311, every DeKalb County homeowner has the legal right to appeal their property assessment within 45 days of their Notice of Assessment. Georgia assesses property at 40% of estimated fair market value.
The appeal path: Board of Assessors informal review → Board of Equalization (BOE) → Superior Court. The postmark deadline controls in Georgia — TaxAppeal files certified mail to document timely filing.
Georgia does not prohibit assessment increases from appeals. TaxAppeal reviews all comparable sales data to ensure your case is strongly supported before filing.
Decatur homeowners save an average of $$1,690/year. $79 flat — 45-day deadline from your notice.
O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311 · DeKalb County Board of Tax Assessors · USPS Certified Mail Filing