DeKalb County Appraiser (Georgia)

The DeKalb County Assessor helps calculate property taxes by appraising all the taxable property in DeKalb County, Georgia. Assessors maintain a number of documents related to property appraisals, including property inspections, buildings, improvements, and renovations, as well as property appraisal reports. Their office also keeps records on DeKalb County property tax assessments, current and former owners, the property's size and location, and any unpaid property taxes or tax liens. The Assessor Office provides information on how to hire an independent appraiser, how to appeal DeKalb County tax appraisals, and a property's historical appraisal values. These documents can be an important resource for property owners or potential buyers in DeKalb County, GA. The Assessor Office may provide access to appraisal records on their website.

Dekalb County Assessor's Office Decatur GA 120 West Trinity Place 30030 404-371-2907


The DeKalb County Building Department creates and enforces building codes and zoning regulations in order to ensure the construction of safe buildings in DeKalb County, Georgia. As part of this job, Building Departments maintain a number of property-related records, including information on property appraisals. These records may show past appraisal values, property tax assessments, DeKalb County building code violations, and property improvements or renovations. The DeKalb County Building Department must certify that building or renovation plans meet local Georgia city and county rules and regulations, and these reports list details about the property, the amount spent on improvements, and any violations, which makes them important sources for potential buyers or current property owners. These records may be available on the Building Department website.

Chamblee Permits Chamblee GA 5468 Peachtree Road 30341 770-986-5024

DeKalb County Building Department Decatur GA 330 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, # 2 30030 404-371-2517

DeKalb County Permits Decatur GA 3630 Camp Circle 30032 404-297-3934

DeKalb County Planning and Zoning Department Decatur GA 1300 Commerce Drive 30030 404-371-2155

DeKalb Zoning Decatur GA 330 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, # 2 30030 404-371-4915

Decatur Zoning Decatur GA 509 North McDonough Street 30030 404-370-4104

The DeKalb County Clerk maintains public records for DeKalb County, Georgia, including vital records like birth certificates and marriage licenses. They also keep a number of DeKalb County property records, which include property appraisals, property inspections, and property tax assessments. These records list the current and former owners, provide details about the property such as its size and location, and show any unpaid DeKalb County property taxes or tax liens. The Clerk Office may also provide information on how to appeal a DeKalb County property appraisal and how to hire an independent appraiser, as well as a history of the property's appraisal values. These documents are valuable sources of information, particularly for current owners or potential buyers. Property appraisal records may be available to the public on the Clerk Office website.

Dekalb County Clerk Decatur GA 1300 Commerce Drive 30030 404-371-2162

Doraville City Clerk Doraville GA 3725 Park Avenue 30340 770-451-8745

Georgia Clerk Atlanta GA 1875 Century Boulevard Northeast, Ste 100 30345 404-327-6023

Lithonia City Clerk Lithonia GA 6920 Main Street 30058 770-482-0152


The DeKalb County Recorder of Deeds ensures the accuracy of property, land, and property tax records in DeKalb County, Georgia. As part of this job, they keep a range of DeKalb County real estate and property records for their county. These records include information on property appraisals, including past appraisal values, property improvements and renovations, and DeKalb County property tax assessments. The Deeds Recorder also has information on the current and former owners of any property, the property's size and location, and its payment history, such as DeKalb County tax liens, unpaid property taxes, or foreclosures. They may also provide information on a property's appraisal values over time. The property appraisal values held by the Recorder of Deeds may be available online.

Dekalb County Recorder of Deeds Decatur GA 556 North McDonough Street 30030 404-371-2836