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This is not a bill. You will Homestead Exemption Filing
receive a tax bill from the
Office of the Tax Collector in On Real Property
November 2019.
The newly redesigned 2019 *If you already have a homestead exemption on your
notice has been reduced in property, you do not need to reapply.
Taxpayers: size to the standard dimensions of 8.5 x 11 and double-sided, In the state of Florida, a $25,000 exemption is applied
Welcome August! This time of the year, my office to provide a better experience. to the first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value
prepares the annual Notice of Proposed Property Taxes or On one side of the notice are the proposed taxes to be if your property is your permanent residence and you
TRIM notices for all property owners in the county. It is levied on your property by the taxing authorities along with owned the property on Jan. 1 of the tax year. An initial
not a bill, but rather an estimate of your taxes based on the dates, times, and locations of the taxing authorities’ budget application is required. This exemption applies to all
proposed tax rates, your property value and exemptions. hearings in which your final millage (tax) rates will be set. taxes, including school district taxes.
This year, I am excited to announce your 2019 TRIM It’s the most appropriate occasion for taxpayers to raise their An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be
notice has a new look. We updated the large-size format concerns about the proposed budgets and tax rates. applied if your property’s assessed value is between at
to make it more concise and easier to read. You will find In addition, there is a section for Non-Ad Valorem least $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not applied
taxing authority information, including proposed millage Assessments which are charges for governmental services to school district taxes.
rates and taxes, and public hearing details together on one to your area such as solid waste, drainage, street lighting, The deadline to file for Homestead Exemption
side. etc. They are not based on the value of your property. (The is March 1 of the qualifying year. You have three
The other side of the notice contains your property’s Property Appraiser’s Office is not responsible for any options to submit your application for a Homestead
value, any exemptions and information about the petition assessments in this portion of the notice.) Exemption:
process. On the other side of the notice, you’ll find the market, • E-file at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. Use our simple
These notices will be mailed on Aug. 19. assessed, and taxable value of your property, along with any online application process, the fastest way to file. (The
We are always available to help you understand this qualified exemptions and assessment caps. day you close on a home in Palm Beach County, you can
notice, or answer questions regarding property appraisals, Also listed, will be information regarding the process e-file for a homestead exemption on our website, without
exemptions and assessment caps. For an interactive guide for filing a petition to appeal your assessment and any the deed.)
to the notice (which will be live on our website after Aug. denial of exemption. A petition must be filed with the Value • Complete the application online. Print it out and mail
19) or to contact us, go to the Property Appraiser Public Adjustment Board on or before the deadline, Sept. 13. to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
Access (PAPA) website at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. (Further explanation of the VAB process will be in next Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West
In this month’s article, a brief overview of the month’s newsletter.) Palm Beach, FL 33401.
redesigned TRIM notice and an important reminder for My office welcomes any questions regarding your TRIM • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
those property owners (permanent Florida residents) who notice, property value, and exemption amounts. Contact our For a list of qualifications go to: www.pbcgov.org/
have not filed for a homestead exemption. office for further information at (561) 355-3230. PAPA or contact Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866
I hope you find this information beneficial and wish Please note: The Property Appraiser’s Office does not or myexemption@pbcgov.org.
you a wonderful month. set tax rates, nor does it collect taxes. Questions about tax
Respectfully, collections should be directed to the Palm Beach County Tax
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS Collector’s Office at (561) 355-2264.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

The Truth In Millage (TRIM) First Day Of School – Aug.12

Notice Redesigned

The Property Appraiser’s Office is required by Florida
statute to mail notices to all property owners in Palm Beach
County on behalf of the taxing authorities that set the tax
rates and levy taxes on properties.

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