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September 2021 September 2021 PGA C.A.N.!, Page 11

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office from page 10

During the hearing, a special magistrate will ask you calendar days of the last day it was in session. You may offered by the IAAO, as
to present your evidence and testimony in support of your file a lawsuit in circuit court if you do not agree with the it recognizes those who
petition. In most cases, to win a reduction in appraised VAB’s decision. utilize best appraisal and
value before the VAB, you must prove that the county’s For more information about the VAB in Palm Beach assessment practices in
appraisal of your property exceeded market value and County, email vab@mypalmbeachclerk.com or call them their offices.
explain why. A representative from our office will then at (561) 355-6289. “Achieving the CEAA
present evidence in support of the property valuation, was not easy,” said Palm
denied exemption, etc., depending on the issue. You will Property Appraiser’s Beach County Property
have another opportunity to comment before the end of A pprais er D orothy
the hearing. Office Earns Certificate Of Jacks, CFA, AAS. “But
Keep in mind, although the decision of the magistrate it simply underscores our
is binding, the hearing itself is an informal process. The Excellence commitment to providing the absolute best service to the
VAB will mail you a written copy of its final decision. people of Palm Beach County.”
Regardless of the outcome of your hearing, you must pay The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office According to one judge, Palm Beach County’s
all or the required portion of your taxes by April 1 to keep has earned the Certificate of Excellence in Assessment application for the CEAA was, “The best submission that
your petition valid and avoid additional cost and fees. Administration (CEAA) from the International Association I have graded … This could be a model for future CEAA
After The Hearing of Assessing Officers (IAAO). This recognition is the applicants.”
The VAB must issue all final decisions within 20 highest professional honor for an assessment jurisdiction The CEAA evaluates an entire jurisdiction rather than
an individual, so the requirements place a strong emphasis
on teamwork and group achievement. Jurisdictions that
LET US HELP YOU in the assessment and appraisal disciplines to both their
earn the CEAA demonstrate a high level of proficiency
constituents and their peers.

Ship Your Valuable Packages & Furniture Holiday Office Closure

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
(including all of our service centers) will be closed in
• CLOTHING • SCULPTURES • CUSTOM PACKING AND CRATING observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6.
• DISHES • ARTWORK • ESTATES PACKING AND
• ANTIQUES • COMPUTERS SHIPPING
• FURNISHINGS • FURNITURE SHIPPING • BOXES AND PACKING SUPPLIES
Reminder From

WE PACK AND FREE The POA/ARC

SHIP WITH TLC PICK UP AT YOUR
LOCATION
POA documents require
that all residents apply for
POA and HOA approval
prior to making any
changes to the exterior of
your home, including but
not limited to tree removal or
planting, new landscaping, painting, roofing,
additions or construction, fencing, hurricane
shutters, impact glass, play equipment, garage
door replacement or any other change, you
Dishes, Glasses, Furniture must contact the PGA POA Architectural
Review Committee for approval. Information
Copies, Fax Service, Notary, US Mail, Stamps and forms are available at www.pga-poa.com
under the “Documents & Forms” heading or
call 627-2800.
Thank you,
Jack Hughes,
Chairman, POA ARC

Phone: 561-799-3900
10130 Northlake Blvd. #214 Drainage Information

West Palm Beach, FL. 33412 Fax: 561-799-3905 From Northern Palm Beach
Cell: 561-598-4413

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is that each yard is different. Some yards

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