DeKalb County, GA Ordinances (2026)

Local rules and regulations for DeKalb County, Georgia. Population: 764,382.

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Note: County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of DeKalb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules take precedence over county-level regulations. We have city-specific rules for Brookhaven, Decatur, Dunwoody, and Stonecrest: check there if you live in one of those cities. All other areas in DeKalb County fall under the county rules shown below.

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Noise Ordinances

Short-Term Rentals

Fire Regulations

Cities in DeKalb County

These cities are located within DeKalb County and may have their own ordinances.

Pop. 59,573

Pop. 55,554

Pop. 51,683

Pop. 24,526

Unincorporated Communities

These communities are in unincorporated DeKalb County. County ordinances apply directly to these areas.

RedanPop. 31,749 Candler-McAfeePop. 22,468 North Druid HillsPop. 20,385 North DecaturPop. 18,511 Belvedere ParkPop. 15,113 PanthersvillePop. 11,237 ScottdalePop. 10,698 Druid HillsPop. 9,429

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DeKalb County, GA Ordinances (2026)

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Noise Ordinances

Short-Term Rentals

Fire Regulations

Cities in DeKalb County

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Parking Rules

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Animal Ordinances

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Home Business

Swimming Pools & Spas

Accessory Structures

Environmental Rules

Cannabis Regulations

Solar Energy

Sign Regulations

Property Maintenance

Outdoor Lighting

Rental Property Rules

Trash & Recycling

Drone Rules

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors

Soliciting & Door-to-Door

Curfew Laws

Building Setbacks & Zoning

Tree Protection

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