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These highlights provide a snapshot a ut om a t i c a l l y
of our work performed in 2019, which renewed for
were substantial, we: another year.
• Streamlined processes of online However, if there
filing for homestead exemption and is a change to
Dear Taxpayers, portability applications. ownership due to
As 2019 ends, I want to share some thoughts on the past 12 • Significantly reduced the Value Adjustment Board a sale, marriage,
months and highlight some of our accomplishments. petition-hearing schedule. divorce, death, or
My office employs 240 qualified employees, has five service • Shortened the timeframe for recent sales to display in you rented the property, call our office at (561) 355-2866
centers located throughout Palm Beach County, and retains more our system on the Property Appraiser Public Access (PAPA) or email us at myexemption@pbcgov.org.
credentialed appraisal experts than any other jurisdiction in the website from several weeks to 1 to 3 weeks. If this is your first year filing for homestead exemption,
United States. We determine the taxable value of more than • Restructured office space within various departments to the Property Appraiser’s Office recommends using our
640,000 parcels and nearly 60,000 tangible personal property improve the lines of communication and remove barriers to easy online system. E-file is simple, efficient, and a secure
accounts in the county. productivity. website. Log onto www.pbcgov.org/PAPA and click the
In 2019, Palm Beach County property values continued to I want to take this opportunity to thank my staff. I appreciate E-file button on the homepage.
experience steady growth, increasing 6.21 percent from 2018. their hard work and commitment to the taxpayers of Palm Beach You may also file by mail or in person at one of our
Westlake, Juno Beach, and Mangonia Park showed the largest County. As we move into 2020, I anticipate new challenges and five service centers conveniently located throughout
percentage of growth from 2018 to 2019. The biggest trends in trends, but our mission will remain the same – to value property, Palm Beach County. The deadline to file a homestead
new construction were apartment complexes, industrial and retail administer exemptions, and maintain ownership records for the exemption application is March 1 of the year you’re
properties. Overall, the market value for new construction was County, fairly, equitably and in accordance with Florida law. applying for and you may pre-file any time after you
at $2.9 billion. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Property Appraiser. take ownership of the property and become a permanent
I wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season. resident of Florida. You and/or your spouse must not
Respectfully,
be receiving a residency-based exemption on any other
For The Record Palm Beach County Property Appraiser property in Florida or in another state.
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS

By Sharon R. Bock, Homestead Exemption Office Closed Due To
Clerk and Comptroller, Receipt Cards To Be Mailed Upcoming Holidays
Palm Beach County
Clerk’s Operation At The End Of December The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Green Light Helps (including all of our service centers) will be closed the
Hundreds Of Drivers On the last business day in the month of December, following days during the upcoming holiday season.
Get Back On The Road the Property Appraiser’s Office mails a “pink and white” Happy holidays!
More than 1,500 homestead exemption receipt card to every homestead • Tuesday, Dec. 24
drivers throughout Palm exempt property owner in Palm Beach County. If there are • Wednesday, Dec. 25
Beach County were no changes to the use and/or ownership of the property, • Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
cleared to get back on simply keep the card as your receipt that you have been
the road during Operation
Green Light – a special
driver’s license reinstatement event hosted by the Clerk
and Comptroller’s office.
During the special event:
• 1,381 people were cleared to reinstate their driver’s
licenses.
• 196 driver’s licenses were reinstated.
• 1,020 court cases were paid in full.
• 3,719 cases were placed on a payment plan.
• More than $422,000 in fines and fees was collected.
• Payment plans totaling $2.3 million were established
to pay off overdue traffic tickets and court fines.
Learn more about payment options for traffic tickets
and criminal court fines and fees at our website https:// 747-PALM
www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/court-services/traffic-
violations. 747-7256
Clerk Bock And Deputy Inspector General Present At
National Guardianship Association Conference
Clerk and Comptroller
Sharon R. Bock, Esq.,
and Deputy Inspector LAW FOR THE LAYMAN
General Anthony
Palmieri presented
on “Monitoring Learn how the law REALLY Works!
Guardianships” at the
National Guardianship How Laws, Judgments, & Contracts affect your Daily Life
Association’s conference
on Monday, Oct. 14. A series of six (6) classes offering easy-to-understand
Find out more about
our internationally presentations you can’t Google on complex legal It’s all
recognized guardianship fraud hotline from our website issues that affect your everyday life. Don’t make in the
https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/court-services/ the most common mistakes when it comes
guardianship-fraud-hotline. to Wills, Probate, Divorce and more! FINE PRINT!
Clerk’s Office Recognized With Highest American
Heart Association Workplace Wills & Trusts • Probate • Estates • Divorce
Health Achievement Award
We are honored to be a gold Alimony • Child Support • Contracts • Real Estate
level recipient of the American Criminal • Corporations • Personal Injury Tuesday Evenings
Heart Association’s Workplace Litigation & Court Practices 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Health Achievement Award.
Congratulations to our entire JUPITER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION DIVISION
team for their continued Almost FREE! - A Nominal Administrative Fee is charged by Jupiter High School
commitment to health and Course taught by: REGISTRATION:
wellness! ADAM S. GUMSON, ESQ.
Clerk To Host Free DIY In Court Workshops From: January 6, 2020
Are you representing yourself in court? The Clerk and To: January 17, 2020
Comptroller’s self-service center hosts free workshops CLASSES:
each month on a variety of topics. Please visit our website From: January 21, 2020
for future workshops at https://www.mypalmbeachclerk. To: February 25, 2020
com/court-services/self-service-center/diy-workshops.
Baker And Marchman Act Cases For more information, call Jupiter High School (561) 744 - 7931

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Register in person at Jupiter High School from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. or on-line at pbclearn.com
• Main Courthouse, First Floor Cafeteria, 205 North (561) 744 - 4600 • jupiterlawcenter.com
Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach