Page 16 - PGA Community News - October '22

Page 16, PGA C.A.N.! October 2022 October 2022
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s

Dear Taxpayer: Public Information Palm Beach County
Welcome fall! Property Appraiser
The end of the 2022 tax Program Award Dorothy Jacks,
year is fast approaching! CFA, AAS, and
October is a busy month in Our office has earned Becky Robinson,
my office as we certify the the Public Information public information
ad valorem tax roll to the Program Award from the officer, accept the
Palm Beach County Tax International Association Public Information
Collector’s Office. The Tax of Assessing Officers, a Program Award from
Collector will mail the 2022 professional membership IAAO President L.
tax bills on Nov. 1. organization of more Wade Patterson
This month, petition than 8,000 assessors Clarice Bethel-Laing, public services
hearings will begin for property owners who filed a petition worldwide. specialist, our latest feature in the Office Closed Due To Holiday
because they disagree with their property assessment or The award recognizes Outliers video series
denied exemption. They are led by the Palm Beach County the Outliers video series The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Value Adjustment as an outstanding outreach campaign. The honor is particularly (including all of our Service Centers) will be closed on
Board (VAB). On average, the number of petitions filed in gratifying because the series shines a light on the professional staff Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10.
Palm Beach County is low, typically less than 1 percent of in our office. The videos are fun, funny, and engaging snapshots
the total parcels in the county. into some of the more unique functions of our team.
As we move into the final months of the year, I’d like
to remind all property owners to review their homestead
exemption status to determine whether they might qualify
for additional property tax saving benefits. There are several
other exemptions such as those for seniors, the disabled, and
members of the armed forces.
This month’s newsletter also highlights an award my office
recently received. We have earned the Public Information
Program Award from the International Association of
Assessing Officers in recognition of our Outliers video series
as an outstanding outreach campaign.
I hope you find this information helpful.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
We Value What You Value
Additional Exemptions

A property owner may be eligible for additional
exemptions. In order to qualify for the following additional
exemptions, you must have a homestead exemption on
your property.
Limited Income Senior Exemption
A $25,000 exemption is available to those 65 or older with
an adjusted gross income below $ 32,561, not including tax-
exempt bond interest or nontaxable Social Security income.
You will be asked to provide a copy of your Federal 1040
Tax Form or your Social Security 1099 Form. The county’s
senior exemption does not apply to other taxing authorities,
such as the school district and other municipalities.
In addition to the county-wide exemption, some
municipalities offer additional tax savings.
Boynton Beach – $25,000 exemption
Haverhill – $50,000
Jupiter – $50,000
Jupiter Inlet Colony – $50,000
Lake Worth – $25,000
Lantana – $25,000
Loxahatchee Groves – $50,000
Palm Beach Gardens – $25,000
Palm Springs – $25,000
Royal Palm Beach – $5,000
South Palm Beach – $25,000
Tequesta – $25,000
Wellington – $50,000
Widow/Widower Exemption
Florida grants an additional $500 exemption to widows
and widowers, which is increasing to $5,000 beginning Jan.
1, 2023. You will be asked to submit a copy of the deceased
spouse’s death certificate. If the surviving spouse remarries,
they are no longer eligible to receive the additional exemption.
Living Quarters Of Parents Or Grandparents Exemption
(Also Known As The Granny Flat Exemption)
Homesteaded property owners who add living quarters for
a parent or grandparent can apply to have all or part of the
value of this new construction deducted from the assessment.
Civilian Disability Exemptions HOME GAME
Full or partial exemptions are available for individuals
with the following disabilities:
• Quadriplegic
• Paraplegic
• Hemiplegic HOME GAME
• Legally blind
• Total and permanent disability, requires wheelchair for
mobility Information regarding the ticket on-sale date, game times, pricing,
• Total and permanent disability, does not require wheelchair and available packages will be announced at a later date.
for mobility
Some of these exemptions have income limitations.
Visit our website for more information on these exemptions
or to download and print forms. You can always call us at
(561) 355-2866 or email us at myexemption@pbcgov.org.