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Palm Beach Tips For A Safe Summer

County Property As the summer season arrives, it brings many Regardless of which type of grill you

Appraiser’s Office opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities with family use, always use it in a well-ventilated
and friends. It can also be a great time to review a few
area, and never indoors, since grills
produce carbon monoxide which can
tips that can help keep everyone safe.
Many of the activities we enjoy during the summer be deadly in a confined space. Most
Dear Taxpayer: involve water. There is water all around us whether it is HOAs, POAs and municipal codes
Welcome to our South a pool, lake or the ocean, and no matter how beautiful have regulations concerning the
Florida summer! and calm the water may appear, there is always a risk of use of grills, so it is a good idea to
On July 1, my office drowning if basic safety rules are not followed. become familiar with them.
submits a preliminary tax Adult supervision of children is very important in Finally, keep in mind that with so
roll to Florida’s Department drowning prevention. Even if a child knows how to swim, many activities taking place outdoors,
of Revenue, the agency that that is not a substitute for adult supervision. Whenever high heat and humidity can have
oversees the operations of possible, it is always a good practice for adults and adverse effects on your body and
all property appraisers in children alike to swim in areas that have lifeguards on can lead to health issues due to
the state. duty. It is also a smart idea for adults to learn how to swim dehydration. You do not have to
During the next few since the adult may become the rescuer. be involved in strenuous activities
months, the tax roll process Nothing smells like summer more than food being to become dehydrated, so it is recommended to drink
will continue as always. Because Florida law requires my cooked on a barbeque grill, but there are safety concerns plenty of water while outside in the heat. The elderly and
office to value property based on the status of the real with that as well. the very young are more susceptible to the effects of not
estate market and the personal property market as of Jan. Before using an LP gas grill, check all the hoses and being properly hydrated.
1, the impacts of COVID-19 will be incorporated into the fittings to make sure everything is in good condition so Hopefully, these tips and reminders can help you have
tax roll. While markets were slow in the early days of that there are no leaks that will cause the gas to ignite in a safe and happy summer.
the pandemic, the second half of 2020 saw record sales places other than the burner. Hoses that are cracked or Steen Eriksson,
in both volume and prices. As always, I welcome your split should be replaced before using the grill. Community Relations,
comments and questions regarding your property value If using a charcoal grill, follow the directions for the Professional Firefighters and
and exemption amounts. charcoal and use extreme caution if using lighter fluid. Paramedics of Palm Beach County
Now is a good time to check the mailing address Severe burns can occur if the flame follows the stream of IAFF Local 2928
associated with your property at pbcgov.org/PAPA. fluid back to the bottle. HOAN@iaff2928.com
Simply search your property and confirm that your
mailing address is correct. If it needs an update, just
click the “Change of Address” button under the “Owner
Information” section. Peripheral Neuropathy?
In this month’s newsletter, a reminder that hurricane
season is upon us and a memo to those residents who
have not yet applied for a homestead exemption on Discover the latest breakthrough in
their permanent residence in Palm Beach County. Enjoy Peripheral Neuropathy relief.
reading and stay safe.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, CALL NOW
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW
E-Filing For Homestead

Exemption And Portability Wills • Trusts • Estate Planning • Probate

Taxation • Real Estate • Corporations
With the homestead exemption E-file module, you can
E-file the same day you close on a new home without the deed.
Simultaneously, you can E-file for portability if moving within
the state of Florida and filing for a homestead exemption.
A homestead exemption can reduce the assessed value
of your property, thereby reducing the amount of property
tax you pay.
A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000
of your property’s assessed value if your property is your
permanent residence and you owned the property as of
Jan. 1. This exemption applies to all taxes, including
school district taxes. An additional exemption of up to
$25,000 will be applied if your property’s assessed value
is between at least $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption
is not applied to school district taxes.
In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase
to your assessed value to a maximum of 3 percent each year
or the amount of the change in the Consumer Price Index,
whichever is lower. Portability transfers all or a significant Diane L. KarLiK
portion of your cap savings, up to $500,000, from a home
with a homestead exemption to a new home within the state
of Florida that qualifies for a homestead exemption.
Our Exemption Services Department administers all Tel: (561) 625-5220
exemptions and portability applications and is available to 3450 Northlake Boulevard Suite 210 Fax: (561) 625-5201• Mobile: (561) 797-5004
answer your questions. Contact them at myexemption@ Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 EMail: dlkarlik@aol.com
pbcgov.org or (561) 355-2866.