Page 4 - The Shores of Jupiter - August '21

Page 4, The Shores

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

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