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Page 6, PGA C.A.N.! April 2020 April 2020

Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayers: Palm Beach County Property $30,721. This exemption applies only to the property taxes
Happy Spring! Appraiser’s Office Service levied by the taxing authorities granting the exemption
At t h e off i c e , we for 2020.
continue to work on the Centers Section 196.075, F.S. – Additional Homestead
2020 tax roll and make Exemption For Persons 65 And Older
preparations for the release My office has 50 qualified staff members spread (a) “Household” means a person or group of persons
of the estimated taxable out over five Service Centers, conveniently located living together in a room or group of rooms as a housing
property values (for 2020) throughout Palm Beach County. They administer the unit, but the term does not include persons boarding in
to the Palm Beach County homestead exemption and additional property tax or renting a portion of the dwelling.
taxing authorities. exemptions, as well as execute mailing address and (b) “Household income” means the adjusted gross
These preliminary ownership changes, process portability applications, and income, as defined in s.62 of the United States Internal
estimates (which are more. Revenue Code, of all members of a household.
officially released at the end of May of each year) assist Typically, some of our busiest months occur in the If you file a tax return, this is the amount reported on
the county, its municipalities and other taxing authorities beginning of the year, for filing deadlines for property IRS Form 1040, line 7. If you do not file a tax return,
in projecting their budgets and tax rates and also provide a tax exemptions and portability. adjusted gross income includes but is not limited to wages,
benchmark as to what revenue they can expect to receive 2020 Customer Service By The Numbers: salaries, tips, taxable interest, ordinary dividends, capital
from property taxes in the coming year. Stay tuned. • Phone calls: 17,210 (as of March 2) gain distributions, taxable IRA distributions, taxable
A reminder about renewal applications for the Limited • Counter service: 10,538 (as of March 2) pension and annuities, unemployment compensation, and
Income Senior Citizen exemption (persons age 65 and • Homestead Exemption applications filed for the 2020 taxable Social Security benefits.
older) – this renewal form must be returned (postmarked) tax roll: 26,054 For questions, please contact Exemptions Services at
to my office no later than May 1. Qualifications Senior Exemption Renewal Of Adjusted Household (561) 355-2866 or myexemption@pbcgov.org.
and statutory requirements are listed in this month’s Income For Persons Age 65 And Older
newsletter. Earlier this year, my office mailed out renewal Palm Beach County
Also, in this month’s article, what you need to know applications for those senior citizens who qualified for the
about the Palm Beach County Census 2020 – April 1 and additional exemption for persons age 65 and older. The Census 2020
why it’s important to participate and say, “I count!” renewal form must be returned (postmarked) to the Palm
In addition, as “snowbird” season is coming to a Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office, 1st Floor, 301 By April 1, every home in Palm Beach County will
close, property owners who benefit from the homestead N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, no later than receive an invitation by mail to participate in the 2020
exemption and are considering renting all or a portion May 1. Census. If you live in the United States, you are required
of their homesteaded property, should review important In order to qualify for an additional homestead by law to complete the 2020 Census. You will have three
information on short-term rentals on a homesteaded exemption of up to $50,000 for persons age 65 or older, options for responding – online, by phone or by mail.
property. the “household income” (cumulative “adjusted gross
I hope you find this information beneficial. Enjoy income”) of all persons living in the home cannot exceed Property Appraiser’s Office on page 7
reading.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
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