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The Hearing days of the last day it was in session. You may file a lawsuit for consideration in conjunction
At the VAB hearing, you may represent yourself or seek in circuit court if you do not agree with the VAB’s decision. with the recognition of this
assistance from a professional; some examples might be For more information about the VAB in Palm Beach year’s centennial of the 19th
an attorney, a licensed real estate appraiser or broker, or a County, visit their website at www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ Amendment,” said Palm Beach
certified public accountant. public-funds/value-adjustment-board-vab or email them at County Property Appraiser
If someone who is not a licensed professional represents vab@mypalmbeachclerk.com, or call them at (561) 355-6289. Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS.
you, you must sign the petition or provide written “The theme honors the confident
authorization or power of attorney for your representative. Property Appraiser’s Office women in our office who forged
During the hearing, a special magistrate, usually a licensed Receives Award From a path toward equality in their
appraiser or attorney will ask you to present your evidence careers just as the brave women
and testimony in support of your petition. A representative International Professional who fought to win suffrage
from our office will then present evidence in support of the rights for women,” she said.
property valuation, denied exemption, etc., depending on the Association “Thank you IAAO for the
issue. You will have another opportunity to comment before recognition and a special thanks to all the outstanding women
the end of the hearing. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office has who participated in the series,” said Jacks.
Keep in mind, although the decision of the magistrate is been named recipient of the 2020 Public Information Program To view the series go to: https://www.youtube.com/
binding, the hearing itself is an informal process. The VAB Award from the International Association of Assessing Officers playlist?list=PLww8Y2vJ_bCmeBqhGq5MdXvs1Fh6g5lAc.
will mail you a written copy of its final decision. (IAAO). The award is presented annually, to an assessment
In most cases, to win a reduction in appraised value before jurisdiction that has developed and implemented an effective Office Closed Due To
the VAB, you must prove that the county’s appraisal of your system for distributing information to taxpayers and other
property exceeded market value and explain why. stakeholders. Upcoming Holiday
Regardless of the outcome of your hearing, you must pay The video series submitted – Celebrating Women’s
all or the required portion of your taxes by April 1 to keep your History Month – March 2019, profiled the contributions of The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
petition valid and avoid additional cost and fees. some of the longest serving female employees in the property (including all of our service centers) will be closed in
After The Hearing appraiser’s office. observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. We will reopen
The VAB must issue all final decisions within 20 calendar “We selected the Women’s History Month video series on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m.

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