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LocaL GoverNmeNt

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayers: is March 1 of the year you’re applying for and you may pre-file
As a reminder, my any time after you take ownership of the property and become a
of fice c onti nues to permanent resident of Florida. You and/or your spouse must not
implement measures to be receiving a residency-based exemption on any other property
ensure the health and safety in Florida or in another state.
of our staff, while also
maintaining the highest Office Closed
level of safe service to
the taxpayers of Palm Due To Upcoming Holidays
Beach County during the
COVID-19 pandemic. If this is your first year filing for homestead exemption, the The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Our office is open to property appraiser’s office recommends using our easy online (including all of our service centers) will be closed the following
the public. However, we encourage you to contact us via E-file system. It’s simple, efficient, and secure. Log onto pbcgov. days during the upcoming holiday season:
phone: (561) 355-3230, email: PAO@pbcgov.org or utilize org/PAPA and click the E-file button on the homepage. • Thursday, Dec. 24
our online services at our website: pbcgov.org/PAPA. You may also file by mail or in person at one of our five • Friday, Dec. 25
My office employs 240 qualified employees, has five service centers conveniently located throughout Palm Beach • Friday, Jan. 1, 2021
service centers located throughout Palm Beach County County. The deadline to file a homestead exemption application Happy Holidays to you all!
and retains more credentialed appraisal experts than any
other jurisdiction in the United States. We determine the
taxable value of more than 640,000 parcels and nearly Tax Talk
60,000 tangible personal property accounts in the county.
In 2020, Palm Beach County property values continued
to experience steady growth, increasing 5.5 percent from Thank you for the honor January and 1 percent discount is available in February. There
2019. Westlake, South Palm Beach, and Village of Golf of allowing me to continue to is no discount for payments made in March.
showed the largest percentage of growth from 2019 serve as your constitutional tax You will also save money if you pay using eCheck instead
to 2020. The biggest trends in new construction were collector. I am grateful for your of a credit card. Unlike credit cards which charge a 2.4 percent
apartment complexes, industrial and retail properties. overwhelming confidence and convenience fee, our eCheck payment option is free!
Overall, the market value for new construction was at $3 trust. As I begin my fifth term,
billion. The impact of COVID-19 on property values will I remain focused on the health 2020 Property Tax
be reflected in the 2021 assessments. Florida law requires of our employees and public as
our office to value property based on the status of the real we continue to provide essential Season Update
estate market and the property as of Jan. 1 each year. services during the pandemic.
I want to take this opportunity to thank my staff. Most common transactions I am pleased to share a few quick facts about 2020 property
I appreciate their hard work and commitment to the with our office can be completed taxes.
taxpayers of Palm Beach County. As we move into 2021, online at www.pbctax.com. You can also find answers to many Quick Facts 2020 2019
I anticipate new challenges and trends, but our mission common questions. I urge you to visit our website first. Pay online Total amount billed $4,371,508,071.09
will remain the same: to value property, administer – it’s safe, fast and simple! Avoid paying credit card convenience $4,263,437,743.53
exemptions, and maintain ownership records for the fees by using eCheck, our free online payment option. Bills mailed by Tax Collector’s Office
county fairly, equitably and in accordance with Florida A quick reminder our offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 638,281 635,557
law. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for the holidays. Total number of parcels
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your property Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, 704,434 701,292
appraiser. I wish you and your families a safe and happy Anne M. Gannon, For a list of Palm Beach County’s top 10 property taxpayers,
holiday season. Constitutional Tax Collector, please visit www.pbctax.com.
Respectfully, Serving Palm Beach County
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, Consider Enrolling
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Pay Smart. Pay Online.
Homestead Exemption This year pay smart by paying online at www.pbctax. In Our Installment Payment

Receipt Cards To Be Mailed com. When you pay online, you’re using the safest, easiest Plan For 2021
and fastest way to pay. Most online payments are processed
At The End Of December in just one to three days. Compare that to mailed payments Plan ahead for 2021 by enrolling in our budget-friendly
which can take up to 15 days to process, not including U.S. installment payment plan. You will make quarterly payments
On the last business day in the month of December, the Postal Service delivery and handling time. and receive a discount slightly under 4 percent. Our plan divides
property appraiser’s office mails a “pink and white” Homestead The deadline to pay 2020 property tax is March 31, 2021. your tax payments into four installments.
Exemption receipt card to every homestead exempt property Property taxes become delinquent April 1, 2021. Don’t wait. Installment Payment Plan Schedule
owner in Palm Beach County. If there are no changes to the use Pay online today! – Payment 1: Payment due June 30, 2021.
and/or ownership of the property, simply keep the card as your ‒ Payment 2: Payment due September 30, 2021.
receipt that you have been automatically renewed for another Save Money In December ‒ Payment 3: Payment due December 31, 2021.
year. However, if there is a change to ownership due to a sale, ‒ Payment 4: Payment due March 31, 2022.
marriage, divorce, death, or change in property use, call our office Save money by taking advantage of the 3 percent discount
at (561) 355-2866 or email us at MyExemption@pbcgov.org. available in December. A 2 percent discount is available in Local Government on page 16
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