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As the deadline to file for a Additional Exemptions
homestead exemption is March 1, this
is an excellent time of year to review If you receive a homestead exemption, you may be
your homestead exemption status and eligible for additional exemptions or discounts in the
Dear Taxpayer: examine additional exemptions that may yield tax savings. categories listed below. The application deadline for
My office is busy preparing the 2021 Tax Roll, a In this month’s newsletter, you will find information to help all additional exemptions is March 1.
report of the combined value of all the property (real and you do just that. I hope you find it useful. • Civilian Disability
tangible) in Palm Beach County as of Jan. 1. Respectfully, • Institutional Exemptions
This report will reflect the impacts that COVID-19 Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, • Florida Law Enforcement and First Responders
have had on property values in Palm Beach County last Palm Beach County Property Appraiser (Disabled in the line of duty)
year. My staff are analyzing new construction, demolition, We Value What You Value • Living Quarters for Parents or Grandparents (also
land splits, land combinations, ownership changes, and known as Granny Flat)
additions or removals of exemptions, as well as market Homestead Exemption On • Senior Citizen (Limited-Income)
data reflected in sales of properties in 2020. • Veterans Disability
I wanted to share the latest projections (as of Jan. 11) Real Property • Widow/Widower Exemption
for new construction to be added to the 2021 Tax Roll: For more information, visit pbcgov.org/PAPA or call
▪ Single-Family Homes – 1,458 new buildings added If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be Exemption Services at (561) 355-2866.
▪ Townhomes – 264 added eligible for a homestead exemption, which can save you
▪ Condominium Units – 354 added generally $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year. All Portability — You Can Take It
▪ Zero Lot Line Homes – 189 added homestead exemption applications must be submitted
▪ Commercial Buildings – 58 added by March 1. With You!
To date, an estimated 2,323 new structures will be added to A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of
the tax roll this year. These numbers are subject to change. your property’s assessed value if your property is your If you sell your home and buy a new one, there is good
This new construction has never been taxed before and permanent residence and you owned the property as of news – you may not lose all the tax savings accumulated
will add new value to the 2021 Tax Roll. New construction Jan. 1. This exemption applies to all taxes, including over the years.
contributes to a tax base while sharing the tax burden. school district taxes. An additional exemption of up to Florida’s Save Our Homes provision allows you to
$25,000 will be applied if your property’s assessed value transfer all or a significant portion of your tax benefit, up
is between at least $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption to $500,000, from a home with a homestead exemption to
is not applied to school district taxes. In addition, a a new home within the state of Florida that qualifies for a
homestead exemption limits any increase to your assessed homestead exemption. This is referred to as “portability.”
value to a maximum of 3 percent each year or the amount The application deadline for portability is March 1.
of the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is You can E-file for portability when E-filing for your
lower. homestead exemption. Or, if you have already filed for a
Choosing The Right Three ways to apply: homestead exemption and need only to file for portability,
• E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA.
visit our website or call Exemption Services at (561)
355-2866.
• Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
Wine For Your • Complete the application online, print it out, and Office Closed Due To Holiday
mail it to the Property Appraiser’s Office.
Perfect Or Imperfect Once you qualify, your homestead exemption will In honor of Presidents’ Day, the Palm Beach County
be renewed for you annually as long as you continue to
Valentine! qualify for the exemption. Property Appraiser’s Office (including all of our service
centers) will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15.
Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA to E-file and for information
on other available exemptions for seniors, families,
veterans, and more.
By Laura Berrio,
Freelance Writer/Blogger
There is so much pressure
on couples to pick the perfect
gift for that special someone
on Valentine’s Day. Planning
a special evening and picking
that perfect bottle of wine can
seem daunting on this holiday
of “love.”
Let’s make picking a
perfect wine an easy part of the planning. Once you decide
on what you are going to do and where you are going to do
it, the wine choice is narrowed down. A picnic outside vs. a
formal dinner call for a very different wine.
If you want to plan a sunset picnic on the beach, you need
a wine that travels well or opt for a bottle of champagne! If
you are planning on cooking, then the wine choice needs
to pair with the featured entrée. If you are channeling your
inner Julia Childs and preparing Beef Bourguignon, a full
bodied, deep red wine would be my first choice. Valentines
come in many shades of crimson … uncork the perfect red
to complement your special cupid celebration.
If all of this seems overwhelming, try starting simple. Plan
a dessert date! A beautiful bottle of rosé (hot category in wine
currently) or champagne pair nicely with chocolates. The
lighter the chocolate, the lighter the wine and the darker the
chocolate, the darker, more full bodied the wine. If your love’s
favorite is in the middle with buttery, Belgian milk chocolates
or white chocolate, a sweet wine such as a muscat pairs nicely.
If you decide to forego the wine and have champagne, select a
sec or demi-sec so the sweetness complements the chocolate.
If this is not your first Valentine’s Day and you need to
step it up a notch … pick a vintage from a special year (first
date, wedding anniversary, birthday, etc.).
A couple of mid-priced favorites of mine would be a
2016 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon or a Taittinger
Champagne. Although a little pricey, if you want that very
special bottle, 2007 Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne and
the 2002 Michael Magnien will not disappoint! Licensed and Insured
Just remember to stay true to your tastes and stick with
what you know. Follow your heart and
sip with the one you love!
~ Cheers
~ Keep the conversation going and
the wine flowing!
Follow the Vine at: www.
VineVibeUncorked.com.