Page 8 - Abacoa Community News - August '21

Page 8, Abacoa
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: While it may at first glance look like an
Welcome August! invoice, this is not a bill.
This time of the year, On one side, you’ll see the proposed taxes
my office is preparing to be levied on your property by the taxing
the Notices of Proposed authorities, along with the dates, times, and
Property Taxes and Non locations of the taxing authorities’ budget
Ad Valorem Assessments. hearings. During those hearings, your final
Called the TRIM for “Truth millage (tax) rates will be determined and so
in Millage” around the those meetings are your opportunity to raise
office, this individualized concerns about proposed tax rates.
letter shows each Palm In addition, there is a section for Non Ad
Beach County property Valorem Assessments, which are charges for
owner the market, assessed and taxable values of your governmental services to your area such as
property, as well as proposed tax rates and public hearing solid waste, drainage, street lighting, etc.
information if you would like to make your voice heard They are not based on the value of your
regarding those proposed tax rates. property, so the property appraiser’s office
These notices will be mailed on Aug. 19. is not responsible for any assessments in this
It is not a bill, but rather an estimate of your taxes. portion of the notice.
Your tax bill will be mailed by the Palm Beach County On the other side of the notice, you will
Tax Collector in November. find the market, assessed, and taxable values
We are always available to help you make sense of of your property, along with any qualified
this notice and property appraisals, exemptions, and exemptions and assessment caps.
assessment caps. An interactive guide to the notice will be Also listed is information regarding the
live at pbcgov.org/PAPA mid-August, but please always process for filing a petition to appeal your market
feel free to contact us. valuation. A petition must be filed with the Value
In this month’s article, a brief overview of the TRIM Adjustment Board by 5 p.m. on Sept. 13.
notice and an important reminder for those property My office welcomes any questions
owners who are permanent Florida residents but have regarding your notice, property value, and
not yet filed for a homestead exemption. exemption amounts at (561) 355-3230 or
I hope you find this information beneficial and wish MyExemption@pbcgov.org.
you a wonderful month. If you have questions about tax rates,
Respectfully, contact the specific taxing authority listed in
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, the TRIM. If you have questions about tax
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser collection, contact the Palm Beach County
Tax Collector’s Office.
2021 Notice Of Proposed Homestead Exemption

Property Taxes Or TRIM Filing On Real Property

The property appraiser’s office is required by Florida law year or the amount of change in the Consumer Price
to mail notices to all property owners in Palm Beach County *If you already have a homestead exemption on your Index, whichever is lower. For 2021, that cap is at 1.4
on behalf of the taxing authorities that set the tax rates and levy property, you do not need to reapply. percent.
taxes on properties. If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March
eligible for a homestead exemption, which can save you 1 of the qualifying year.
generally $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year. There are three ways to apply:
A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 • E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA. The fastest way to file, you
of your property’s assessed value if your property is your can e-file without the deed the day you close on a home
permanent residence and you owned the property as of in Palm Beach County.
Jan. 1. This exemption applies to all taxes, including • Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
school district taxes. An additional exemption of up to it to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
$25,000 will be applied if your property’s assessed value Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West
is between $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not Palm Beach, FL 33401.
applied to school district taxes. • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA for information on other available
to your assessed value to a maximum of 3 percent each exemptions for seniors, families, veterans, and more.

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