Affordability and Taxation
Information on property taxes in Decatur
City of Decatur Taxes, Fees, Homestead Exemptions: Call 404-370-4100 or go to decaturga.com/taxes
DeKalb County Property Assessment: Property Appraisals: Call 404-371-0841 or go to taxassessor.dekalbcountyga.gov:81/PropertyAppraisal
DeKalb County Homestead Exemptions
Tax Commissioner’s Office – County Homestead Exemptions: Call 404-298-4000 or go to taxcommissioner.dekalbcountyga.gov/TaxCommissioner/PropertyTax.html
Discounts for Seniors
MARTA: Age 65 or older -reduced fare is $1. Documentation required to apply for card at the Five Points station or the Lindbergh headquarters, itsmarta.com/reduced-fare.aspx
Utilities: Georgia Public Service Commission information on senior citizen utility discounts
psc.state.ga.us/consumer_corner/cc_advisory/seniordiscount.asp
Georgia Power: georgiapower.com/residential/billing-options/senior-citizen-discount.cshtml or 1-888-660-5890 for questions. Age 65 and older who meet income limits may qualify for a discount.
Atlanta Gas Light: atlantagaslight.com/en/residential/energy-assistance
Age 65 and older who meet income limits may qualify for a discount on the base portion of the bill.
Telephone Service Assistance: psc.state.ga.us/consumer_corner/cc_telecom/advisory/lifeline.asp
Lifeline Assistance Program and Link-Up Georgia offer assistance to qualified residential telephone customers (do not need to be a senior citizen – check qualifications).
Senior Citizen Employment Resources
AARP - Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP)
Program for those 55 and older seeking employment. Call 404-292-1331 Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM to schedule appointment.
AARP - Job search resources for 50+
http://www.aarp.org/work/job-hunting/info-06-2009/job_search_resources.html
DeKalb WorkSource
774 Jordan Ln, Bldg #4, Decatur 30033
404-687-3400
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM-5 PM
https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/workforce-center/welcome-workforce-development
Georgia Department of Labor
774 Jordan Ln, Bldg #4, Decatur 30033
404-679-5200
https://dol.georgia.gov/find-job
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
229 Peachtree St NE, Ste 300, Atlanta 30303-1600
404-659-1150
http://ulgatl.org/
