DeKalb County, Georgia

Redeemable Deed770,307 residentsLive auctions →

County research last verified 2026-07. Office holders, platforms, and deposit rules change — re-confirm anything time-sensitive.

Sale typestate default

Redeemable Deed

Redemption periodstate default

1 year from sale

Investor returnstate default

20% premium first year, +10% each additional year

Governing statutestate default

Official Code of Georgia Annotated Title 48, Ch. 4

Notes

Georgia redeemable tax-deed sale. DeKalb County Tax Commissioner holds monthly in-person sales generally April–December on the courthouse steps (556 N McDonough St, Decatur). Online pre-registration required for each sale. Tax sale is of a tax deed subject to statutory redemption — not a pure lien certificate.

Auction logistics

Format

In-person

Frequency

Monthly, generally first Tuesday April–December (check-in often 9:00 a.m.; sale ~10:00 a.m.; confirm flyer)

Platform

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner — Tax Sales ↗

Deposit rules

Complete online registration form before each sale (see dekalbtax.org flyer / bit.ly registration). Payment terms posted per sale — typically certified funds day of sale. View property list at publicaccess.dekalbtaxga.gov tax sale listings. Call 404-298-3053.

Title risk

Liens that survive the sale

Redeemable tax deed structure; federal liens and certain interests can survive. Excess proceeds process applies. Full title/lien search before bidding.

Quiet title

After redemption period, quiet title is commonly required for insurable resale title.

Deal maths for Georgia

Assessment ratio: 0.4× of market value
Typical quiet title: $3,000–$7,500 · 6 mo
Recording and transfer: $350

Georgia assesses at 40% of fair market value (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-7).

Offices and records

Tax collector

DeKalb County Tax Commissioner ↗

Clerk of court

DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk (records) ↗

Property appraiser

DeKalb County Property Appraisal & Assessment ↗

GIS / parcel map

DeKalb County property appraisal / GIS maps ↗

Areas trending up

Directional read from dated market analysis — not a guarantee, and not a substitute for your own comps.

Decatur / Oakhurst

Tight inventory and strong owner demand near Emory/CDC employment

Brookhaven / Chamblee corridor

Multifamily and infill demand along the Buford Highway / MARTA edge

Stonecrest / south DeKalb growth edge

Relative affordability and new retail/employment nodes supporting 2025–2026 absorption