Page 18 - PGA Community News - August '21

Page 18, PGA C.A.N.! August 2021 August 2021

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: for filing a petition to appeal your market
Welcome August! valuation. A petition must be filed with the
This time of the year, Value Adjustment Board by 5 p.m. on Sept. 13.
my office is preparing My office welcomes any questions regarding
the Notices of Proposed your notice, property value, and exemption
Property Taxes and Non amounts at (561) 355-3230 or MyExemption@
Ad Valorem Assessments. pbcgov.org.
Called the TRIM for “Truth If you have questions about tax rates, contact
in Millage” around the the specific taxing authority listed in the TRIM.
office, this individualized If you have questions about tax collection,
letter shows each Palm contact the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s
Beach County property Office.
owner the market, assessed and taxable values of your
property, as well as proposed tax rates and public hearing Homestead Exemption
information if you would like to make your voice heard
regarding those proposed tax rates. Filing On Real Property
These notices will be mailed on Aug. 19.
It is not a bill, but rather an estimate of your taxes. *If you already have a homestead exemption
Your tax bill will be mailed by the Palm Beach County on your property, you do not need to reapply.
Tax Collector in November. If you are a permanent Florida resident, you
We are always available to help you make sense of may be eligible for a homestead exemption,
this notice and property appraisals, exemptions, and which can save you generally $750 to $1,000
assessment caps. An interactive guide to the notice will be in property taxes each year.
live at pbcgov.org/PAPA mid-August, but please always A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first
feel free to contact us. $50,000 of your property’s assessed value if
In this month’s article, a brief overview of the TRIM your property is your permanent residence
notice and an important reminder for those property and you owned the property as of Jan. 1.
owners who are permanent Florida residents but have not This exemption applies to all taxes, including
yet filed for a homestead exemption. school district taxes. An additional exemption
I hope you find this information beneficial and wish of up to $25,000 will be applied if your
you a wonderful month. property’s assessed value is between $50,000
Respectfully, and $75,000. This exemption is not applied to
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, school district taxes.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser In addition, a homestead exemption limits
any increase to your assessed value to a
2021 Notice Of Proposed maximum of 3 percent each year or the amount
of change in the Consumer Price Index,
Property Taxes Or TRIM whichever is lower. For 2021, that cap is at
1.4 percent.
The property appraiser’s office is required by Florida law The deadline to file for homestead exemption
to mail notices to all property owners in Palm Beach County hearings. During those hearings, your final millage (tax) rates is March 1 of the qualifying year.
on behalf of the taxing authorities that set the tax rates and will be determined and so those meetings are your opportunity There are three ways to apply:
levy taxes on properties. to raise concerns about proposed tax rates. • E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA. The fastest way to file, you
While it may at first glance look like an invoice, this is In addition, there is a section for Non Ad Valorem can e-file without the deed the day you close on a home
not a bill. Assessments, which are charges for governmental services in Palm Beach County.
On one side, you’ll see the proposed taxes to be levied to your area such as solid waste, drainage, street lighting, • Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
on your property by the taxing authorities, along with the etc. They are not based on the value of your property, so it to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
dates, times, and locations of the taxing authorities’ budget the property appraiser’s office is not responsible for any Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West
assessments in this portion of the notice. Palm Beach, FL 33401.
On the other side of the notice, you will find the • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
market, assessed, and taxable values of your property, Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA for information on other
Wanted along with any qualified exemptions and assessment caps. available exemptions for seniors, families, veterans, and

more.
Also listed is information regarding the process
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