Page 12 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - November '20

Page 12, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayers: Constitution, effective date Jan. 1, 2021, to increase, from may be eligible for total exemption of ad valorem taxes.
I am pleased to announce two years to three years, the period of time during which (This exemption extends to a surviving spouse.)
that my office has certified accrued “Save Our Homes” benefits may be transferred Surviving spouses of certain first responders who die
the 2020 real property and from a prior homestead to a new homestead. in the line of duty may be eligible for total exemption of
tangible personal property The “Save Our Homes” (SOH) benefit caps taxable ad valorem taxes.
assessment rolls for Palm assessment increases on homesteaded property at three Veterans with a service-connected disability of 10
Beach County to the tax percent a year, and it allows sellers to take or “port” their percent or more may be eligible for an additional $5,000
collector, for the collection current savings with them when buying a new Florida exemption.
of taxes. property, providing they do so within the designated time Veterans with a non-service connected disability may
The Palm Beach County frame and meet other requirements. be eligible for an additional $500 exemption.
Tax Collector’s Office Under the “portability” component of the homestead Veterans 65 or older with a combat-related permanent
is responsible for the exemption, a homeowner can transfer up to $500,000 of disability may be eligible for an ad valorem tax discount.
printing and mailing of the accrued benefit from their former primary residence to For more information on these exemptions you
your property tax bills, on or before Nov. 1. Be on the their new home. To transfer the SOH benefit, homeowners can always call us at (561) 355-2866 or email us at
lookout for them in the mail. had to claim that exemption within two years - the law myexemption@pbcgov.org.
In addition, don’t forget about the general election sets the timeline based on the tax roll year. Holiday Food Drive
held on Nov. 3. There are six proposed amendments on Amendment 5 would extend the time frame from The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office’s
the ballot. Amendments 5 and 6 affect Florida property two tax years to three tax years for property owners to annual holiday food drive will take place during the month
taxes. To be added to the state constitution, voters must transfer or “port” all or part of their homestead assessment of November. The special food-raising campaign is in its
approve each amendment with a majority of 60 percent difference to a new homestead anywhere in Florida. 21st year and is administered by the employees of the
of the vote. This month’s article has explanations for For Palm Beach County, Amendment 5 applies property appraiser’s office. Last year, nearly four tons
Amendments 5 and 6. to 330,000 current property owners with homestead of food was collected and donated to Extended Hands
November is also a special month for giving thanks exemptions. Community Outreach of West Palm Beach and The Glades
not only for our family and friends, but also for the men Amendment 6 – Ad Valorem Tax Discount For Spouses Initiative, Inc. (which is located in Belle Glade).
and women in our nation’s armed forces. We salute and Of Certain Deceased Veterans Who Had Permanent, The property appraiser’s office encourages and
honor them on Veterans Day. Let us recognize them for Combat-Related Disabilities supports employee community service throughout Palm
their service and commitment to keeping our nation safe Language: Provides that the homestead property tax Beach County. Our employees are dedicated to the
and protecting our freedom. discount for certain veterans with permanent combat- responsibility of giving back to the community.
In this month’s article, we will review disabled veterans related disabilities carries over to such veteran’s surviving
exemptions. In order to qualify for these additional spouse who holds legal or beneficial title to, and who
exemptions, you must have a homestead exemption on permanently resides on, the homestead property, until
your property and have been honorably discharged. I hope he or she remarries or sells or otherwise disposes of
you will find this information beneficial. the property. The discount may be transferred to a new
Respectfully, homestead property of the surviving spouse under certain
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, conditions. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2021.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser If passed, Amendment 6 would transfer a deceased
veteran’s combat-related property tax discount to their
General Election - Tuesday, Nov. 3 surviving spouse. The discount would remain in effect
Below is a summary of Amendments 5 and 6, which until the spouse remarries, dies or sells or disposes of the
will be on the ballot for the general election, held on property.
Tuesday, Nov. 3. As always, the Property Appraiser’s position is
Amendment 5 – Limitation On Homestead Assessments to adhere to the law concerning the outcome of any
Language: Proposing an amendment to the State constitutional amendment. If Amendments 5 and 6 receive
approval from the voters, we will make any necessary
changes to our processes to comply with the new laws.
If you have any questions regarding Amendments 5 and
Nov. 27 6, please call our office (Exemption Services Department)
at (561) 355-2866.
Disabled Veterans And Certain First Responders Office Closed Due To Holiday(s)
Exemptions The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Veterans with a total and permanent disability that was (including our five service centers) will be closed on the
service-connected may be eligible for total exemption of following days in the month of November:
ad valorem taxes. (This exemption extends to a surviving Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day
spouse). Thursday, Nov. 26 – Thanksgiving Day
Certain first responders disabled in the line of duty Friday, Nov. 27 – Floating Holiday
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