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      Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office



      Taxpayers:                                        2020 Notice Of Proposed Property Taxes             appropriate occasion for taxpayers to raise their concerns about
         As my office monitors the                         The Property Appraiser’s Office is required by Florida   the proposed budgets and tax rates.
      evolving impact of COVID-19,                      statute to mail notices to all property owners in Palm Beach      In addition, there is  a section for non–ad valorem
      we continue to implement                          County on behalf of the taxing authorities that set the tax rates   assessments, which are charges for governmental services to
      ongoing measures to ensure                        and levy taxes on properties.                      your area such as solid waste, drainage, street lighting, etc.
      the health and safety of our                         This Is Not A Bill. You will receive a tax bill from the   They are not based on the value of your property. (The Property
      staff, while also maintaining                     Office of the Tax Collector in November.           Appraiser’s Office is not responsible for any assessments in
      the highest level of safe service                    On one side of the notice, the proposed taxes to be levied   this portion of the notice.)
      to the taxpayers of Palm Beach                    on your property by the taxing authorities along with dates,      On the other side of the notice, you will find the market,
      County.                                           times, and locations of the taxing authorities’ budget hearings   assessed, and taxable value of your property, along with any
         We  are following  CDC                         in which your final millage (tax) rates will be set. It is the most   qualified exemptions and assessment caps.
      guidelines and are open to the
      public, however we still encourage you to contact us via phone:
      (561) 355-3230, email: PAO@pbcgov.org or utilize our online
      services at our website: www.pbcgov.org/PAPA. Be sure to
      follow us on social media for the most up-to-date information.
         This time of the year, my office prepares the annual notice
      of proposed property taxes for all property owners in the county.
      It is not a bill, but rather an estimate of your taxes based on the
      proposed tax rates, your property value and exemptions.
         You will find taxing authority information, including
      proposed millage rates and taxes, and public hearing details
      together on one side.
         The other side of the notice contains your property’s value,
      any exemptions and information about the petition process.
         The notices will be mailed on Aug. 20.
         We are always available to help you understand this notice, or                                    Property Appraiser’s Office on page 9
      answer questions regarding property appraisals, exemptions and
      assessment caps. For an interactive guide to the notice (which
      will be live on our website after Aug. 20) or to contact us, go to                          “Service is our number one priority”
      the Property Appraiser Public Access (PAPA) website at www.
      pbcgov.org/PAPA.                                                                                          561-743-0070
         In this month’s newsletter, a brief overview of the notice and
      an important reminder for those property owners (permanent                                             www.palmspoolservices.com
      Florida residents) who have not filed for a homestead exemption.
         We Value What You Value.
                                            Respectfully,
                                  Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
                       Palm Beach County Property Appraiser



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