DeKalb County, GA tax sales & upcoming auctions
Weekly snapshot of posted tax-sale notices in DeKalb County, Georgia. Updated October 26, 2026.
Notices by sale month
| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 35 |
Top cities
| City | Notices |
|---|---|
| Decatur | 15 |
| Stone Mountain | 8 |
| Lithonia | 6 |
| Atlanta | 1 |
| Avondale Estates | 1 |
Sale type
| Type | Notices |
|---|---|
| Tax sale | 35 |
How tax sales work in DeKalb County
Georgia property-tax sales are run by the sheriff or by the tax commissioner acting as ex-officio sheriff. They take place on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., by public outcry (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161, 48-4-1), and each levy is advertised for four weeks beforehand in the county legal organ.
The buyer gets a tax deed, not a lien. On a regular sale the owner can usually redeem for at least 12 months by paying the bid plus a premium; on a judicial in rem sale the redemption period is shorter (60 days). The official list is published by the DeKalb County Tax Commissioner: DeKalb County tax sale list. Lists shrink as owners pay, often up to the morning of the sale.
Due-diligence tip: check the deed records and the tax commissioner for other liens, confirm the parcel is still on the list the day before, and bring certified funds as the county requires.
This is general information, not legal, financial or investment advice. Talk to a Georgia real-estate attorney before you bid.
DeKalb County tax sale snapshot
This week's DeKalb County data has 35 active tax-sale notices. Decatur accounts for 15 of them, and 35 are set for sale within 30 days.
DeKalb County tax sale FAQ
When is the next tax sale in DeKalb County, Georgia?
The next scheduled sale date in our data is November 3, 2026. Georgia sheriff and tax sales are held on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse or the place named in the notice (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161, 48-4-1).
Where can I find the official DeKalb County tax sale list?
The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner publishes the list online: https://dekalbtaxga.gov/property-tax/tax-sales/. Each levy is also advertised once a week for the four weeks before the sale in the county legal organ.
How many properties are listed in DeKalb County right now?
As of October 26, 2026 there are 35 active tax-sale notices with an upcoming sale date. Decatur has the most (15).
Does AuctionEmber list Georgia mortgage foreclosures?
Not yet. Georgia mortgage foreclosure notices are published in county legal-organ newspapers; AuctionEmber currently lists Georgia tax and levy sales from official county lists, with more coming.
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