DeKalb County Tax office only accepts payments for prior year tax between January and July only.  Current year taxes are available for online payments once the bills are mailed in August through December.  Any overage of funds will be applied to prior year taxes, if any, or refunded.  

Yes, DeKalb County property taxes can be paid in installments. The county provides a specified amount for two installments in the payment boxes.  Be sure to check the box next to the installment that you are paying before entering the amount.  Installment one will always be paid before installment two, despite which box you choose.

Payment of outstanding taxes along with applicable fees, penalties, and interest will serve in having the tax lien marked as satisfied.

Dekalb County Tax Commissioner’s office accepts partial payments, and taxpayers are welcome to make as many payments as needed to pay off the balance.  However, penalties and interest continue to accrue on the outstanding balance.  Accounts with an outstanding balance after December 31st are subject to a lien.  Therefore, the Tax Commissioner’s office encourages full payment of any outstanding balances as soon as possible.

When an account becomes delinquent, the Tax Commissioner may issue a tax lien against the property. A tax lien, also known as a FiFa. from the Latin term Fieri Facias, may also be referred to as a tax execution. A tax lien is a claim or encumbrance placed on a property that authorizes the Tax Commissioner or the Sheriff to take whatever action is necessary and allowed by law to obtain overdue taxes. It is also the first step in taking the property to tax sale.

Though the Dekalb County Tax Commissioner’s office does not report information to credit agencies, a tax lien may appear on your credit reports and adversely affect your credit rating. The Tax Commissioner encourages full payment of taxes by the due date.