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New property value Highlights Include:
in Palm Beach County • Total Market Value: $276,910,929,158
continues to grow our tax • Total Taxable Value: $198,072,878,205
base along with steady • Total Net New Construction Taxable: $2,408,951,888
increases in reassessment • Total Parcel Count: 641,485
for 2019. • Total Tangible Accounts: 59,633
Taxpayers: Palm Beach Countywide taxable property values have Once the tax roll receives approval from the DOR (usually
Recently, my office held its 26th annual College increased 5.73 percent from 2018 to 2019. These values in late July), my office will prepare the “Truth In Millage”
Scholarship Awards ceremony and presented six outstanding are subject to change. (TRIM) Notices for Palm Beach County residents, which
high school seniors (from Palm Beach County) with college are mailed in mid-August.
scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each.
recipient was offered an opportunity to participate in a News From The Town Of Jupiter
In addition to receiving a scholarship award, each

paid summer internship in my office. We are happy to
have three of the recipients working for us this summer. By Ilan Kaufer, Town of Police Station/Data Center
These six high-achieving, exceptional students Jupiter Councilor The Town continues to make progress towards the
demonstrated excellence in academic ability, persistence, Happy July, construction of a new police station and hardened data center.
leadership, and service to others. I hope you had a fun The Town Council approved a change order to the contract
Since 1994, the Property Appraiser’s Office has and safe July 4 celebration. with Kaufman Lynn construction to accept a guaranteed
awarded nearly $140,000 in college scholarships. The Below are a few updates on maximum price for the construction of the new facility.
event is particularly special to the PAO, because the Town Council activity. Budget Meetings
money raised for the scholarships is 100 percent funded Roger Dean Stadium The Town Council began the annual budget preparation
by my staff who participate in, “Friday Dress Casual In May, the Town with its first workshop on June 27. A second budget workshop
Day,” a volunteer donation program. Council approved a site is scheduled for Aug. 14. All Town Council budget meetings,
Congratulations to all scholarship recipients and I wish plan amendment for Roger like all council meetings, are open to the public and can also
them much success in their future educational and career Dean Stadium to allow for be viewed live online at the town’s website.
endeavors. the construction of a batting tunnel. The Town remains As always please contact me with any comments or
In this month’s newsletter, an update on the 2019 tax committed to the great partnership with Roger Dean Stadium questions at ilank@jupiter.fl.us and follow me on Facebook
roll process and the status of applications for property tax and the teams and it was great to see another successful spring at www.facebook.com/Councilorkaufer or on Twitter @
exemptions, portability and agricultural classifications. training for our local facility, Councilorkaufer.
I hope you find this information beneficial and wish you
a happy and safe Independence Day.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Update On 2019 Tax Roll

July is an important month as my office submits the 2019
preliminary tax roll to Florida’s Department of Revenue
(DOR) and the local taxing authorities. The preliminary
tax roll is a systematic listing of information pertaining
to the market valuation of all real property within Palm
Beach County, for purposes of ad valorem taxation. These
values are based upon market conditions as of Jan. 1 and 747-PALM
assist taxing authorities in preparation for their upcoming
budgets and setting their proposed millage (tax) rates. 747-7256

Clerk Alert

An Important Message From

Clerk Bock

Clerk And Comptroller’s
Award-Winning Report
Now Available
Prot ec t i ng your
tax dollars and public
funds is one of my
most important
responsibilities.
As your independently
e l e c t e d C l e r k a n d
Comptroller for Palm
Beach County, I am
committed to providing
you with straightforward and transparent information
about how your tax dollars are managed and spent.
For the past 13 years, my office has prepared $59
Checks & Balances: Your Guide to County Finances. Introductory Massage
This easy-to-read report provides clear and concise
information about Palm Beach County’s financial
health.
Each year, my team of skilled finance professionals
reviews an array of data that measures the financial
strength of Palm Beach County government. In
addition to examining how your tax money is collected
and spent, we evaluate other important metrics, such
as housing prices and employment rates.
Checks & Balances is one of the many useful financial
publications created by my office. You can find it, 561-745-1002
along with our more in-depth Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, on my website, mypalmbeachclerk. 654 West Indiantown
com/countyfinances. Road, Jupiter, FL 33458
It is my honor and privilege to serve as your Clerk
and Comptroller. Thank you for taking an interest in www.drlaruffa.com
how your tax dollars are spent.
Sharon R. Bock, Esq.,
Clerk and Comptroller, Palm Beach County