Board of Equalization Board Members / Application Process

The DeKalb County Board of Equalization (BOE) is comprised of county citizens appointed by the Grand Jury for the purpose of participating in independent and unbiased hearings of appeals regarding property taxes disputes.

The Board Members Role

Serving as a member of the Board of Equalization is a vital act of civic leadership that ensures the local property tax system remains fair, transparent and accurate. In your role as a Board Member, you'll serve as an impartial arbiter between the government's assessments and the taxpayer. You'll serve as a necessary check and balance that protects citizens from over assessment while ensuring the county receives the proper tax revenue. By carefully weighing evidence and applying state law to complex valuation disputes, board members uphold the integrity of public funding for essential services like schools and infrastructure. Ultimately, your service fosters public trust in the democratic process by guaranteeing that every property owner is treated with equity and due process.

Qualifications of BOE Members
– Eligible to Vote in DeKalb County
– DeKalb County GA Property Owner 
– High School graduate

– No Felony Convictions 

– Able to Complete a 40 Hour Training Course 

– Available for a Flexible Schedule with Morning and Afternoon Sessions

Term of Office

Members of the Board of Equalization serve three-year terms.

Required Training (40 hours)

Prior to starting, newly appointed Board Members must complete a forty (40) hour training on the appraisal and equalization process.

Compensation

Each member of the Board of Equalization is compensated at a rate of $90.00 per day and alternative board members are compensated at a rate of $90.00 by the county for time expended in considering appeals.

Oath

All newly appointed Board Members will be given the oath of office by Clerk Debra DeBerry, DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court.

Responsibilities

Once the Board of Equalization reaches a decision regarding an appeal, should the taxpayer disagree, said taxpayer has 30 days from the date of the decision to file an appeal in the DeKalb County Superior Court through the Board of Tax Assessor’s office.

Please email your completed application with cover letter to gwalters@dekalbcountyga.gov.

 Download Board of Equalization Board Member Application