Page 8 - Abacoa Community News - October '21

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

Taxpayers: City of Palm Beach Gardens •Quadriplegic
Welcome fall! Village of Palm Springs • Paraplegic
The end of the 2021 tax Town of Jupiter • Hemiplegic
year is fast approaching! $5,000 • Legally Blind
October is a busy month in Village of Royal Palm Beach • Total and Permanent Disability, Confined to Wheelchair
my office as we certify the Widow/Widower Exemption • Total and Permanent Disability, Not Confined to
ad valorem tax roll to the Florida grants an additional $500 exemption to widows Wheelchair
Palm Beach County Tax and widowers. You will be asked to submit a copy of the Some of these exemptions have income limitations.
Collector’s Office. The Tax deceased spouse’s death certificate. If the surviving spouse Visit our website for more information on these
Collector will mail the 2021 remarries, they are no longer eligible to receive the additional exemptions or to download and print forms. You can always
tax bills on Nov. 1. exemption. call us at (561) 355-2866 or email us at myexemption@
This month, petition Living Quarters Of Parents Or Grandparents Exemption pbcgov.org.
hearings will begin for property owners who filed a petition (also known at the Granny Flat Exemption)
because they disagree with their property assessment Homesteaded property owners who add living quarters Office Closed Due To Holiday
or denied exemption. They are led by the Palm Beach for a parent or grandparent can apply to have all or part of the
County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Value value of this new construction deducted from the assessment. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Adjustment Board (VAB). On average, the number of Civilian Disability Exemptions (including all of our service centers) will be closed on
petitions filed in Palm Beach County is low, typically less Full or partial exemptions are available for individuals Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 11. We will resume normal
than 1 percent of the total parcels in the county. with the following disabilities: business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
As we move into the final months of the year, I’d like
to remind all property owners to review their homestead
for additional property tax saving benefits. There are several La Posada 17th Anniversary
exemption status to determine whether they might qualify
other exemptions such as those for seniors, the disabled, and
members of the armed forces. For almost two decades, La Posada,
I hope you find this information helpful. a Kisco Senior Living community, has
Respectfully, touched the lives of many, and those
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, who live and work there are proud of
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser the success shared by all. This pride
can be seen on display daily, but is
Additional Exemptions especially visible as the community
celebrates its 17th anniversary, providing
A property owner may be eligible for additional a unique opportunity for everyone at the
exemptions. In order to qualify for the following additional community to look back and celebrate
exemptions, you must have a homestead exemption on your the successes that make La Posada what
property. is today.
Limited Income Senior Exemption Located in the heart of Palm Beach
To qualify, you must be 65 or older and your adjusted Gardens, La Posada offers full-service
gross income must meet a maximum level that is adjusted senior living that affords an enriched lifestyle. With a unique an independent lifestyle. At all levels, trust and transparency
annually by Florida’s Department of Revenue. The income approach and a philosophy centered on giving residents peace are key components of providing residents and their loved
limitation amount is available from my office in mid-January of mind, the community focuses on providing residents with ones with confidence. La Posada continues to proactively
of each year. The current income limit is $31,100. This does five-star service in all areas. As a resort-style community, prepare, plan, and protect against outside threats to ongoing
not include tax-exempt bond interest or nontaxable social residents have access to a variety of amenities, including chef- service delivery. The community follows best-in-class
security income. You will be asked to provide a copy of your prepared meals, concierge services, state-of-the-art wellness protocols and continues to set the standard for keeping its
Federal 1040 tax form or your Social Security 1099 form. programs and so much more. residents and associates comfortably safe and sound.
The additional benefit for qualified seniors applies only
to taxes levied by the following authorities. The county’s
senior exemption does not apply to other taxing authorities,
such as the school district and other municipalities.
$50,000
Town of Haverhill
Town of Loxahatchee Groves
Village of Wellington
$25,000
Palm Beach County
City of Boynton Beach
City of Lake Worth Beach
Town of Lantana
“At La Posada we have a reputation for excellence and “At La Posada,
quality service, and that’s a badge of honor we take great pride we are focused
in,” said Brad Cadiere, executive director at La Posada. “One on continuous
thing that sets us apart is the strength of our staff and their improvement in all
tenure, with several of our executive staff having more than that we do to provide
a decade of experience at our community and over a dozen exceptional service
staff members who have been here 15-plus years.” for those who call our
According to Cadiere, the community is focused on community home,”
providing an atmosphere that is more like that of a family said Cadiere. “We
than a business, focusing on making sure that residents and understand that there is
NEED A/C? We’ve Got You Covered! associates alike are known and cared for individually. This much to be considered
can be seen in how La Posada celebrates each moment, big in choosing a senior living community, and our aim is
and small, as well as finds opportunities to show one another to ensure daily that our residents know we are diligently
honor and respect. This level of commitment to its people focused on providing them with service that enables them
is what continues to set the standard. to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle.”
“WE SHOW “Service is engrained in everything we do, and we want Featuring 193 luxurious independent living apartments
to be the best,” said Paulina Jacobs, associate executive and 11 independent living cottages, in addition to assisted
UP!” director. “We have a well-established culture that defines our living apartments, memory care suites and private rooms for
services and how we engage with our community, and this is short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing, the community
something that we are committed to and always looking to provides opportunities to strengthen the mind, body and spirit
improve. We know that the little details make the difference, at all levels of community life.
and finding those opportunities to support the community is “At the end of the day we’re special not because we’ve
what makes us successful.” been here for 17 years, but because of the incredible
One area La Posada’s commitment to those who live and individuals who live and work in our community,” said Jacobs.
work at the community can been seen is through safety and “Over the years we’ve had many experiences that have led to
security. Both have always been an integral aspect of La where we are today, but what defines us now and always will
Posada’s philosophy, and the community’s team members is our dedication to providing a community where everyone
are trained to ensure that all the worry is taken out of living has the ability to thrive and live life well.”

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