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courthouse rental rates

Harrison Room:
Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm
$85/hour Four hour minimum
+ $150 Refundable Damage Deposit

Courtroom:
Monday – Thursday-8am-5pm
$150/per hour Four hour minimum
+ $300.00 Refundable Damage Deposit


Rental rate includes use of the tables and chairs. An initial Deposit of 1/2 the Rental is required upon booking with return of your application to hold the date. Remainder of balance is due 60 days before the event.

> The Old Courthouse on the Square does not rent individual rooms for evenings Saturdays or Sunday’s events Rental of the facility is listed below.


Courtroom/Harrison Room/Lobby:
Monday-Thursday (4pm – 12am): $1,200 min.

Courtroom/Harrison Room/Lobby:
Friday (4pm – 12am): $2,500.00min.
Saturday or Sunday: $3,000-$5,000min.


Ceremonies or Reception: $3,000 min. Ceremonies & Reception: $4,500 min.

|| $300.00 Refundable Damage Deposit
|| $35.00 per hour for Building Attendant
|| Spacious suite with private bath & kitchenette (Bridal suite or Green/VIP room)
|| You may choose from our list of Top Caterers
|| Outside caterers are allowed for a fee of $500.00
|| Alcohol is allowed (alcohol provided by the client, caterer will be happy to provide bar services and bartenders)
|| Groom’s room
|| Rental rate includes use of the tables and chairs
|| Accommodates groups of 50 to 250
|| An initial Deposit of 1/2 the Rental is required upon booking with return of your application to hold the date
|| Balance is due 60 days before the event

There is a $5000.00 minimum on rentals for holiday events and any other day that the Courthouse is regularly closed; $8,000.00 minimum for New Year's Eve.

To check the dates for your upcoming event please email the Sales Manager at dhs@dekalbhistory.org

For a site visit of the facility, appointments can be made from 10am to 4pm Tuesday- Thursday

Contact: Shawn Davenport at 404/373-1088 ext 20 | dhs@dekalbhistory.org


*There will be an additional fee of $250 an hour if the event extends beyond the agreed/booked time.
** Outside Area available by special arrangement and additional fee.
*** The BANDSTAND may be rented through the City of Decatur – 404-371-8386.

Please note: Prices subject to change without notice. Rental time includes setup and cleanup times.



old courthouse on the square . 101 east court square . decatur, georgia 30030 . phone: 404-373-1088 . fax: 404-373-8287