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Nuts & Bolts Newsletter: April 2025

By Rayana Martin | Apr 1, 2025 |

https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-april-2025

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Support Affordable Housing Policies in DeKalb

By Rayana Martin | Mar 31, 2025 |

Last year, Commissioner Michelle Long Spears proposed reducing the minimum home size from 1,800 and 1,600 square feet to 1,400 square feet. This simple change could significantly increase affordable housing options,…

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LIHEAP Cooling Season: Energy Assistance for Your Gas/Electric Bill

By Rayana Martin | Mar 31, 2025 |

Partnership for Community Action (PCA) staff will be taking applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Stonecrest, Georgia 30058…

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A Home Full of Memories: Keeping Albert and Julia’s Home a Haven

By Rayana Martin | Mar 31, 2025 |

For Albert and Julia, home isn’t just a place to live—it’s where they’ve built decades of memories. At 69, they’ve spent over 40 years together in the same house, making…

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How to Appeal Property Tax Increase in DeKalb County, Georgia

By Rayana Martin | Mar 24, 2025 |

Many homeowners in DeKalb County, Georgia, assume that their property tax assessment is final. However, if your property taxes have increased significantly, you have the right to appeal the assessment…

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Complete Guide to Homestead Exemptions in DeKalb County, GA

By Rayana Martin | Mar 20, 2025 |

Homeownership in DeKalb County, GA comes with numerous benefits, one of which is the ability to reduce your property tax bill through various homestead exemptions. These exemptions are designed to…

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How to Calculate Property Taxes in DeKalb County, Georgia

By Rayana Martin | Mar 20, 2025 |

Understanding how property taxes are calculated in DeKalb County, Georgia, can seem challenging, but let’s break it down into simple steps. Don’t know what they are? Click here to learn…

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Nuts & Bolt Newsletter: March 2025

By Rayana Martin | Mar 1, 2025 |

https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-march-2025

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How to Apply for the Constitutional Homestead Exemption in DeKalb County, GA

By Rayana Martin | Feb 20, 2025 |

If you’re a homeowner in DeKalb County, Georgia, and you’re looking to lower your property taxes, the Constitutional Homestead Exemption might be just what you need. This exemption reduces the…

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