Page 8 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - October '20

Page 8, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Taxpayers:
Welcome fall! to the law concerning the outcome of any constitutional Office Closed Due To Holiday
As a reminder, my office amendment. If Amendments 5 and 6 receive approval from
continues to implement the voters, we will make any necessary changes to our The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
measures to ensure the processes to comply with the new laws. (including all of our service centers) will be closed on
health and safety of our staff, If you have any questions regarding Amendments 5 and Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12. We will resume normal
while also maintaining the 6, please call our office (Exemption Services Department) business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 a.m.
highest level of safe service at (561) 355-2866.
to the taxpayers of Palm
Beach County during the
COVID-19 pandemic. Surfing The Pink Wave!
Our office is open to
the public, however, we
encourage you to contact us via phone: (561) 355-3230, Rosé
email: PAO@pbcgov.org or utilize our online services at our
website: www.pbcgov.org/PAPA.
The end of the 2020 tax year is fast approaching and By Laura Berrio, Another reason for the rise in popularity is that rosé
October is a busy month in my office as we certify the ad Freelance Writer/ works well in spring and summer. It can be enjoyed
valorem tax roll to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Blogger anywhere and can be mixed into cocktails.
Office. The tax collector will mail the 2020 tax bills on Rosé is on the rise! A decade ago rosé only consisted of sweeter wines.
Nov. 1. The market for rosé wines Now the variety of rosé spans bone dry to sweet,
Also during this time, petition hearings will begin has more than doubled cheap to expensive, and simple to complex. The color
led by the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller’s in the last decade. There and source has also changed. The “pink” wine from
Value Adjustment Board (VAB) for property owners who is a whole new group of California is now very pale pink and primarily from
filed a petition because they disagree with their property wine drinkers who pick Provence.
assessment or denied exemption. On average, the number “pink” for their preferred I recommend trying a variety of rosé to find your
of petitions filed in Palm Beach County is low, typically wine. Who is this group of favorite. A couple of my favorites rosés under $20 are
less than 1 percent of the total parcels in the county. For consumers? Millennials. Rosa di Germina (dry) and Rosa Regale (sweet).
questions about petition hearings, go to the VAB website: Younger consumers prefer sweeter rosé. This Pick up a rosé for your next occasion
https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/publicfunds/value- reminds me of the pink wine cooler days of my youth! and “surf the pink wave!”
adjustment-board-vab. The Millennials have played a large role in creating ~Cheers
This year, the general election will be held on Nov. 3 and the “pink” image in social media for rosé wines. The ~Keep the conversation going
there will be six proposed amendments on the ballot. To be popularity of this segment led Italy to create a National and the wine flowing
added to the state constitution, voters must approve each Rosé Day. It is all the rage right now to get all wine Follow the Vine on Instagram
amendment with a majority of 60 percent of the vote. enthusiasts to think pink! @VineVibeUncorked
This month’s newsletter will provide explanations for
Amendments 5 and 6, which affect Florida property taxes.
I hope you will find this information helpful.
We Value What You Value.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Upcoming General Election –

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Below is a summary of Amendments 5 and 6, which will
be on the ballot for the general election, held on Tuesday,
Nov. 3.
Amendment 5 – Limitation On Homestead Assessments Can you afford
Language: Proposing an amendment to the State the health plan that’s Open Enrollment is here.
Constitution, effective date Jan. 1, 2021, to increase, from Our agents will help you
two years to three years, the period of time during which right for you? explore your 2020 health
accrued “Save Our Homes” benefits may be transferred plan options.
from a prior homestead to a new homestead. Yes, you can!
The “Save Our Homes” (SOH) benefit caps taxable Our helpful health plan experts will take
assessment increases on homesteaded property at 3 percent Can you afford the guesswork out of finding the best plan
a year, and it allows sellers to take or “port” their current for your needs and budget.
Open Enrollment is here.
savings with them when buying a new Florida property, the health plan that’s Can you afford
We have agents to help you
Our agents will help you
providing they do so within the designated time frame and right for you? access financial assistance with Earn money by
Open Enrollment is here.
the health plan that’s
making healthy choices.
explore your 2020 health
Open Enrollment is here.
meet other requirements. coverage as low as Our agents will help you explore your 2020
plan options.
Our agents will help you
right for you?
Yes, you can!
Under the “portability” component of the homestead Can you afford New and improved Health and Wellness
explore your 2020 health
platform for 2020. Earn up to $100 with
$
health plan options.Open Enrollment is here.
exemption, a homeowner can transfer up to $500,000 of the health plan that’s Our helpful health plan experts will take Our agents will help you
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plan options.
per month
0
1
the guesswork out of finding the best plan
the accrued benefit from their former primary residence to right for you? Our helpful health plan experts will take the guesswork
Yes, you can! explore your 2020 health
for your needs and budget.
More healthy extras.
Our helpful health plan experts will take
out of finding the best plan for your needs and budget
their new home. To transfer the SOH benefit, homeowners We have agents to help you Yes, you can! plan options.
That’s My Kind of Blue.
the guesswork out of finding the best plan
Earn money by
for your needs and budget.
Our helpful health plan experts will take
had to claim that exemption within two years – the law sets access financial assistance with Earn money by making healthy choices.
the guesswork out of finding the best plan
making healthy choices.
the timeline based on the tax roll year. coverage as low as We have agents to help you for your needs and budget.
Earn money by
New and improved Health and Wellness platform for 2020.
New and improved Health and Wellness
Amendment 5 would extend the time frame from two tax We have agents to help you Earn up to $100 with our rewards program. 2
access financial assistance with
Earn money by
Don’t wait!
making healthy choices.
platform for 2020. Earn up to $100 with
access financial assistance with
making healthy choices.
our rewards program. 2
years to three tax years for property owners to transfer or $ per month 1 coverage as low as Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15.
Talk with an agent today
New and improved Health and Wellness
coverage as low as
New and improved Health and Wellness
platform for 2020. Earn up to $100 with
More healthy extras.
“port” all or part of their homestead assessment difference 0 $ about plans that include: 1 1 platform for 2020. Earn up to $100 with
$
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our rewards program. 2
our rewards program. 2
per month
0
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to a new homestead anywhere in Florida. 0 per month For more information, call to speak with a licensed agent.
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That’s My Kind of Blue.
That’s My Kind of Blue.
That’s My Kind of Blue.
For Palm Beach County, Amendment 5 applies to 330,000 $0 for unlimited primary care visits M&A INSURANCE
current property owners with homestead exemptions. Don’t wait! Don’t wait!
Urgent Care, ER and hospital coverage
Amendment 6 - Ad Valorem Tax Discount For Spouses Talk with an agent today Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15. Don’t wait!
Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15.
Talk with an agent today
about plans that include:
Of Certain Deceased Veterans Who Had Permanent, Talk with an agent today Talk with an agent today For more information, call to speak with a licensed a
about plans that include:
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Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15.gent.
$0-$5 generic prescriptions on certain
For more information, call to speak with a licensed agent.
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$0 for unlimited primary care visits
JUNO BEACH, FL 33408
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plans
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or sells or otherwise disposes of the property. The discount
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are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not
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of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
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HMO affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. These companies are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We
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comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. These companies
Inc., DBA Florida Blue. HMO coverage is offered by Health Options Inc., DBA Florida Blue HMO, an HMO affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.
are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis
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