Transforming Communities: Tax Allocation Districts in Action

DeKalb County is home to five distinct Tax Allocation Districts (TAD), each designed to foster redevelopment and attract private investment. These districts provide a unique opportunity for developers and businesses to collaborate with Decide DeKalb in transforming underperforming areas into dynamic spaces for living, working, and thriving.

Currently, Decide DeKalb offers several TAD funding programs to support various development efforts, from predevelopment loans and small business property improvement grants, to large scale catalytic development and TAD Bond financing. Interested in applying for funding? Follow the steps below:

1. Confirm your property is located in a TAD by visiting Decide DeKalb’s Interactive TAD GIS Map here.

2. Once you’ve confirmed your property is located in a TAD, review the corresponding TAD Guidelines below for current funding program availability.

3. Eligible for one of the TAD funding programs and interested in applying? Great! Complete the preliminary questionnaire using the button below.

Avondale

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Discover the investment potential at the Avondale Mall/Columbia Drive Tax Allocation District (TAD), strategically located at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Columbia Drive. This 151-acre district, established in 2004 and running through 2028, includes key properties like Avondale High School and several shopping centers.

Briarcliff-North Druid Hills

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Looking to invest in a prime location with exceptional growth potential? The Briarcliff – North Druid Hills Tax Allocation District (TAD) offers a strategic opportunity in northwestern DeKalb County. This 427-acre district sits at the crossroads of I-85, Briarcliff Road, and North Druid Hills Road, neighboring the thriving City of Brookhaven.

Kensington

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Discover exceptional development potential in the heart of DeKalb County at the Kensington Memorial Drive Tax Allocation District (TAD). This strategically located district offers prime accessibility with two MARTA stations, multiple bus routes, and direct access to major highways and interstate connections.

Market Square

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An exciting investment opportunity awaits at the Market Square Tax Allocation District (TAD) in central DeKalb County. This 323-acre district, established in 2022, surrounds North DeKalb Mall and spans key commercial corridors along North Druid Hills Road and Lawrenceville Highway.

Southwest DeKalb

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Discover transformative opportunities in the Southwest DeKalb Tax Allocation District (TAD). Established in 2023, this expansive 3,411-acre district encompasses three dynamic areas: the Gallery at South DeKalb mall and surrounding retail centers, the Candler Road commercial corridor, and strategic parcels along Moreland Avenue north of I-285.