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Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayers: N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, no later than Your participation in the 2020 Census matters:
Happy Spring! May 1. • An accurate count of Palm Beach County in the 2020
At the office, we continue In order to qualify for an additional homestead exemption census is vitally important to the county’s future. Every
to work on the 2020 tax roll of up to $50,000 for persons age 65 or older, the “household year, more than $675 billion in federal funds is awarded to
and make preparations for income” (cumulative “adjusted gross income”) of all states and communities based on census data. That is more
the release of the estimated persons living in the home cannot exceed $30,721. This than $4 trillion over a 10-year period.
taxable property values (for exemption applies only to the property taxes levied by the • Census data guide local decision-makers in important
2020) to the Palm Beach taxing authorities granting the exemption for 2020. community planning efforts, including where to build new
County taxing authorities. Section 196.075, F.S. – Additional Homestead Exemption roads, hospitals and schools.
T hese pre li m i nary For Persons 65 And Older • Census data is also used to determine the need
estimates (which are officially (a) “Household” means a person or group of persons for additional social services, including community
released at the end of May of living together in a room or group of rooms as a housing development block grants and other grant programs
each year) assist the county, its municipalities and other taxing unit, but the term does not include persons boarding in or essential to many communities.
authorities in projecting their budgets and tax rates and also renting a portion of the dwelling. • Every 10 years, the census data affects your voice in
provide a benchmark as to what revenue they can expect to (b) “Household income” means the adjusted gross Congress by determining how many seats each state will
receive from property taxes in the coming year. Stay tuned. income, as defined in s.62 of the United States Internal have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
A reminder about renewal applications for the Limited Revenue Code, of all members of a household. For more information, go to 2020census.gov.
Income Senior Citizen exemption (persons age 65 and older) – If you file a tax return, this is the amount reported on IRS
this renewal form must be returned (postmarked) to my office Form 1040, line 7. If you do not file a tax return, adjusted Short-Term Rental Of A
no later than May 1. Qualifications and statutory requirements gross income includes but is not limited to wages, salaries,
are listed in this month’s newsletter. tips, taxable interest, ordinary dividends, capital gain Homesteaded Property
Also, in this month’s article, what you need to know about distributions, taxable IRA distributions, taxable pension
the Palm Beach County Census 2020 – April 1 and why it’s and annuities, unemployment compensation, and taxable You may rent your homesteaded property for 30 days or
important to participate and say, “I count!” Social Security benefits. less per calendar year and maintain a homestead exemption.
In addition, as “snowbird” season is coming to a close, For questions, please contact Exemptions Services at Rental for more than 30 days for two consecutive years
property owners who benefit from the homestead exemption (561) 355-2866 or myexemption@pbcgov.org. or for more than six months constitutes abandonment of
and are considering renting all or a portion of their homesteaded a homestead exemption.
property, should review important information on short-term Palm Beach County Exempt property rented after Jan. 1 of any year does
rentals on a homesteaded property. not affect the homestead exemption for that particular
I hope you find this information beneficial. Enjoy reading. Census 2020 year. If the property is rented on Jan. 1 of the following
Respectfully, year or the terms of the lease are six months or more the
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, By April 1, every home exemption will be denied.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser in Palm Beach County Property owners are required to notify the Property
will receive an invitation Appraiser’s Office when their property no longer qualifies
Palm Beach County Property by mail to participate in for exemption. Failure to do so could result in a Homestead
the 2020 Census. If you
Tax Lien with substantial penalty and interest. Be aware
Appraiser’s Office Service live in the United States, of the law before deciding to rent your property. (Florida
Statute 196.061 and 196.011 (9) (a)).
you are required by law to
Centers complete the 2020 Census. For more information, go to our website: www.pbcgov.
You will have three options org/PAPA or contact Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866.
My office has 50 qualified staff members spread out over for responding – online, by
five Service Centers, conveniently located throughout Palm phone or by mail.
Beach County. They administer the homestead exemption
and additional property tax exemptions, as well as execute 27 Year old Networking Group has 47
mailing address and ownership changes, process portability
applications, and more. members that want to refer business to you!
Typically, some of our busiest months occur in the
beginning of the year, for filing deadlines for property tax Where: Abacoa Golf Club
exemptions and portability.
2020 Customer Service By The Numbers: When: Wednesday morning from 7:30 am - 8:45 am
• Phone calls: 17,210 (as of March 2) Who: Visit our website to see if your category is available.
• Counter service: 10,538 (as of March 2)
• Homestead Exemption applications filed for the 2020
tax roll: 26,054
Senior Exemption Renewal Of Adjusted Household Interested? Join us for a complimentary breakfast to nd out more.
Income For Persons Age 65 And Older Call Marc Weinberg at 561-262-4724
Earlier this year, my office mailed out renewal
applications for those senior citizens who qualified for the
additional exemption for persons age 65 and older. The The Palm Beach’s premier exclusive networking www.pbbainc.org
renewal form must be returned (postmarked) to the Palm organization for extraordinary business owners.
Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office, 1st Floor, 301
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