What is the property tax rate in Brookhaven, GA?

Brookhaven has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.93%. On a median home valued at $660,300, homeowners pay approximately $6,168 per year in property taxes.

How does Brookhaven compare to DeKalb County?

Brookhaven's effective rate of 0.93% is equal to the DeKalb County average of 0.93%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,310, while Brookhaven homeowners pay an estimated $6,168.

How much are property taxes in Brookhaven on a $300,000 home?

Based on Brookhaven's effective rate of 0.93%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,790 per year, or about $233 per month.

Brookhaven Property Tax Rate

DeKalb County, Georgia

0.93%effective rate

Brookhaven is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. Homeowners in Brookhaven pay a median of $6,168 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $660,300, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.93%. This is roughly in line with the DeKalb County average of 0.93%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.93%

vs 0.93% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$6,168

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$660,300

2024 estimate

Population📍

57,224

Brookhaven, GA

How Brookhaven Compares

Brookhaven

0.93%

DeKalb County Average

0.93%

Georgia Average

0.77%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in DeKalb County

Compare property tax rates for 6 cities in DeKalb County, Georgia.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Chamblee	30,369	$4,027	0.99%
Redan	30,426	$1,858	0.94%
Stonecrest	59,917	$2,075	0.93%
Brookhaven	57,224	$6,168	0.93%
Tucker	37,022	$3,347	0.93%
Dunwoody	51,563	$5,334	0.92%

About Property Taxes in Brookhaven

Property taxes in Brookhaven are collected by DeKalb County. Tax exemptions available to DeKalb County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Brookhaven. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the DeKalb County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,790

$233/month · Rate: 0.93%

DeKalb County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.