Page 10 - Jupiter Ocean Mile - August '20

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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Taxpayers: In this month’s newsletter, a brief overview of the notice 14. (Further explanation of the VAB process will be in
As my office monitors and an important reminder for those property owners next month’s newsletter.)
the evolving impact of (permanent Florida residents) who have not filed for a
COVID-19, we continue to homestead exemption.
implement ongoing measures We Value What You Value.
to ensure the health and Respectfully,
safety of our staff, while Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
also maintaining the highest Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
level of safe service to the
taxpayers of Palm Beach 2020 Notice Of Proposed
County.
We are following CDC Property Taxes
guidelines and are open to the public, however we still
encourage you to contact us via phone: (561) 355-3230, The Property Appraiser’s Office is required by Florida
email: PAO@pbcgov.org or utilize our online services at statute to mail notices to all property owners in Palm Beach
our website: www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. Be sure to follow us County on behalf of the taxing authorities that set the tax
on social media for the most up-to-date information. rates and levy taxes on properties.
This time of the year, my office prepares the annual notice This Is Not A Bill. You will receive a tax bill from the
of proposed property taxes for all property owners in the Office of the Tax Collector in November. My office welcomes any questions regarding your notice,
county. It is not a bill, but rather an estimate of your taxes On one side of the notice, the proposed taxes to be property value and exemption amounts. Contact our office for
based on the proposed tax rates, your property value and levied on your property by the taxing authorities along with further information at (561) 355-3230.
exemptions. dates, times, and locations of the taxing authorities’ budget (Please note: The Property Appraiser’s Office does not
You will find taxing authority information, including hearings in which your final millage (tax) rates will be set. It set tax rates nor does it collect taxes. Questions about tax
proposed millage rates and taxes, and public hearing details is the most appropriate occasion for taxpayers to raise their collections should be directed to the Palm Beach County Tax
together on one side. concerns about the proposed budgets and tax rates. Collector’s Office at (561) 355-2264.)
The other side of the notice contains your property’s value,
any exemptions and information about the petition process. Homestead Exemption Filing On Real
The notices will be mailed on Aug. 20. Property
We are always available to help you understand this *If you already have a homestead exemption on your
notice, or answer questions regarding property appraisals, property, you do NOT need to reapply.
exemptions and assessment caps. For an interactive guide to In the state of Florida, a $25,000 exemption is applied to the
the notice (which will be live on our website after Aug. 20) first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value if your property
or to contact us, go to the Property Appraiser Public Access is your permanent residence and you owned the property on
(PAPA) website at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. January 1 of the tax year. An initial application is required. This
exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes.
An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be applied
if your property’s assessed value is between at least $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption is not applied to school district
taxes.
The deadline to file for Homestead Exemption is March 1
of the qualifying year.
You Have Three Options To Submit Your Application For
In addition, there is a section for non–ad valorem A Homestead Exemption:
assessments, which are charges for governmental services • E-file at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. Use our simple online
to your area such as solid waste, drainage, street lighting, application process, the fastest way to file. (The day you
etc. They are not based on the value of your property. close on a home in Palm Beach County, you can e-file for a
(The Property Appraiser’s Office is not responsible for homestead exemption on our website, without the deed.)
any assessments in this portion of the notice.) • Complete the application online. Print it out and mail to the
On the other side of the notice, you will find the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office, Exemption
market, assessed, and taxable value of your property, Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL
along with any qualified exemptions and assessment caps. 33401
Also listed, will be information regarding the process • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
for filing a petition to appeal your assessment and any For a list of qualifications go to: www.pbcgov.org/
denial of exemption. A petition must be filed with the PAPA or contact Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866 or
value adjustment board on or before the deadline, Sept. myexemption@pbcgov.org.

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