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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Taxpayers: This time of the year, my office prepares the annual market, assessed, and taxable value of your property,
As my office monitors notice of proposed property taxes for all property owners along with any qualified exemptions and assessment caps.
the evolving impact of in the county. It is not a bill, but rather an estimate of Also listed, will be information regarding the process
COVID-19, we continue your taxes based on the proposed tax rates, your property for filing a petition to appeal your assessment and any
to implement ongoing value and exemptions. denial of exemption. A petition must be filed with the
measures to ensure the You will find taxing authority information, including value adjustment board (VAB) on or before the deadline,
health and safety of proposed millage rates and taxes, and public hearing Sept. 14. (Further explanation of the VAB process will
our staff, while also details together on one side. be in next month’s newsletter.)
maintaining the highest The other side of the notice contains your property’s
level of safe service to the value, any exemptions and information about the petition
taxpayers of Palm Beach process.
County. The notices will be mailed on Aug. 20.
We are following CDC guidelines and are open to We are always available to help you understand this
the public, however we still encourage you to contact us notice, or answer questions regarding property appraisals,
via phone: (561) 355-3230, email: PAO@pbcgov.org or exemptions and assessment caps. For an interactive guide
utilize our online services at our website: www.pbcgov. to the notice (which will be live on our website after Aug.
org/PAPA. Be sure to follow us on social media for the 20) or to contact us, go to the Property Appraiser Public
most up-to-date information. Access (PAPA) website at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA.
notice and an important reminder for those property
In this month’s newsletter, a brief overview of the
Town Of Jupiter owners (permanent Florida residents) who have not filed
for a homestead exemption.
News We Value What You Value. Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, My office welcomes any questions regarding your
Respectfully,
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser notice, property value and exemption amounts. Contact
By Ilan Kaufer, Town Of our office for further information at (561) 355-3230.
Jupiter Councilman 2020 Notice Of Proposed Property Taxes (Please note: The Property Appraiser’s Office does
Community Members, The Property Appraiser’s Office is required by Florida not set tax rates nor does it collect taxes. Questions
I hope you and statute to mail notices to all property owners in Palm about tax collections should be directed to the Palm
your family are staying Beach County on behalf of the taxing authorities that set Beach County Tax Collector’s Office at (561) 355-2264.)
healthy and safe. We the tax rates and levy taxes on properties. Homestead Exemption Filing On Real Property
all know this year This Is Not A Bill. You will receive a tax bill from *If you already have a homestead exemption on your
has presented unique the Office of the Tax Collector in November. property, you do NOT need to reapply.
challenges and we need On one side of the notice, the proposed taxes to be In the state of Florida, a $25,000 exemption is applied
to continue to work levied on your property by the taxing authorities along to the first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value
together as a community with dates, times, and locations of the taxing authorities’ if your property is your permanent residence and you
to achieve the positive budget hearings in which your final millage (tax) rates owned the property on January 1 of the tax year. An
outlook we all seek. Please continue to take measures will be set. It is the most appropriate occasion for initial application is required. This exemption applies to
to keep yourself and those around you safe and healthy. taxpayers to raise their concerns about the proposed all taxes, including school district taxes.
2020 Census budgets and tax rates. An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be
The census has understandably taken a backseat applied if your property’s assessed value is between at
in many people’s minds as they deal with job loss, least $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not applied
illness, or other effects of COVID-19. Still, we know to school district taxes.
that getting counted is key to ensuring people have the The deadline to file for Homestead Exemption is
resources they need to weather this storm and to build March 1 of the qualifying year.
their communities. The census – a once-every-10- You Have Three Options To Submit Your Application
years head count of every person living in the United For A Homestead Exemption:
States – is as old as the nation itself. It is required by • E-file at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. Use our simple
our Constitution and is the basis for fairly allocating online application process, the fastest way to file. (The
political power among the states and within each state. day you close on a home in Palm Beach County, you can
It has been estimated that 16 states will see a shift in e-file for a homestead exemption on our website, without
reapportionment (losing or gaining seats in Congress) as the deed.)
a result of the 2020 Census. In addition, census figures • Complete the application online. Print it out and mail
are used to determine where federal dollars, as well as to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
in state and private sector funds – are spent every year Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West
on infrastructure, health care, schools, factories, stores, Palm Beach, FL 33401
and more. We need you to participate in the census In addition, there is a section for non–ad valorem • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
to ensure our local area gets the appropriate share of assessments, which are charges for governmental services For a list of qualifications go to: www.pbcgov.org/
those resources over the next decade. You can get more to your area such as solid waste, drainage, street lighting, PAPA or contact Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866
information and fill it out online at the following link: etc. They are not based on the value of your property. or myexemption@pbcgov.org.
https://censuscounts.org/participate/. (The Property Appraiser’s Office is not responsible for
Town Budget any assessments in this portion of the notice.)
The Town Council held its first meeting on the On the other side of the notice, you will find the
budget in July and will meet several more times over
the next few months to finalize the budget for the
upcoming year. The council also set the TRIM Rate
(Truth In Millage Rate) at the same rate as the prior Get a second opinion on
year. This means that the tax rate will not increase, and
council still has the option of decreasing that rate at your financial health.
future meetings.
As always please contact me with any comments
or questions at ilank@jupiter.fl.us and follow me on Schedule a complimentary, face-to-face
Facebook at www.facebook.com/Councilorkaufer or
on twitter @Councilorkaufer. meeting with a Financial Advisor.
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