Page 12 - Southern Exposure - October '22

Page 12, Southern Exposure

local government

Town Of Jupiter News

By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, Town of Jupiter

Fiscal Year 2023 Budget I have been advocating to apply a portion of the increase in Jupiter of up to 110 mph. This was poorly planned without
The Town Council has tax base to enable a corresponding reduction in the town’s ad any pedestrian safety fencing between roadway crossings.
collaboratively worked with valorem tax rate. This would help reduce the town operating ad I championed efforts to secure commitments from
our town manager and staff valorem tax assessment for every property in Jupiter versus that Brightline (including FDOT and Federal Government RAISE
over the summer, to develop if the ad valorem tax millage rate remains unchanged. Some grant funding) to install pedestrian safety fencing along all
and establish operating and Town Councilors have been reluctant to support any reduction sections of railway corridor through Jupiter where residents/
capital budgets and the in ad valorem tax rates based upon concerns about inflationary pedestrians have historically and frequently travelled across.
associated town operating pressures continuing into 2023. While I share that concern, I This was an imperative to save human lives.
ad valorem tax rate for the believe that the town should lower its ad valorem tax rate, to Brightline is planning to begin construction of the pedestrian
upcoming fiscal year which do its part to limit governmental cost increase burdens to its safety fencing in the fourth quarter of 2022.
begins on Oct. 1. This year’s residents and local businesses. Town staff will prepare an application for a Quiet Zone
budget planning efforts were The second and final public hearing to adopt the Town designation in first quarter of 2023. The application cannot be
particularly challenging due to the high rate of inflation that Fiscal Year 2023 budgets and ad valorem tax rate is planned for submitted until after Brightline has satisfactorily completed
local governments, businesses, and residents have been Sept. 22. This date is after the copy deadline for this month’s operational testing of its high-speed passenger train service.
experiencing. newsletter, so the adopted ad valorem tax rate is not reported Passport To Jupiter
The town was fortunate to have its overall real estate tax herein. Lastly, Jupiter residents and visitors are invited to visit the
base increase by more than 13 percent, mostly attributable to Brightline Train Service – Public Safety Improvements app store on your phone devices and download a copy of the
property resales that occurred last year. The property resale And Application For Quiet Zone “Passport To Jupiter.” This new “Passport To Jupiter” app
events, typically resulted in very significant increases in the Brightline passenger train service from South Florida to should be used to learn about, explore and visit many of the
taxable property valuations for those properties. Orlando is scheduled to begin in 2023 with speeds through uniquely Jupiter places and landmarks in our town.

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: Additional Exemptions Lake Worth – $25,000
Welcome fall! Lantana – $25,000
The end of the 2022 tax year A property owner may be eligible for additional Loxahatchee Groves – $50,000
is fast approaching! October is exemptions. In order to qualify for the following additional Palm Beach Gardens – $25,000
a busy month in my office as exemptions, you must have a homestead exemption on Palm Springs – $25,000
we certify the ad valorem tax your property. Royal Palm Beach – $5,000
roll to the Palm Beach County Limited Income Senior Exemption South Palm Beach – $25,000
Tax Collector’s Office. The A $25,000 exemption is available to those 65 or older with Tequesta – $25,000
Tax Collector will mail the an adjusted gross income below $ 32,561, not including tax- Wellington – $50,000
2022 tax bills on Nov. 1. exempt bond interest or nontaxable Social Security income. Widow/Widower Exemption
This month, petition You will be asked to provide a copy of your Federal 1040 Florida grants an additional $500 exemption to widows
hearings will begin for property Tax Form or your Social Security 1099 Form. The county’s and widowers, which is increasing to $5,000 beginning Jan.
owners who filed a petition because they disagree with their senior exemption does not apply to other taxing authorities, 1, 2023. You will be asked to submit a copy of the deceased
property assessment or denied exemption. They are led by the such as the school district and other municipalities. spouse’s death certificate. If the surviving spouse remarries,
Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s In addition to the county-wide exemption, some they are no longer eligible to receive the additional exemption.
Value Adjustment Board (VAB). On average, the number of municipalities offer additional tax savings. Living Quarters Of Parents Or Grandparents Exemption
petitions filed in Palm Beach County is low, typically less than Boynton Beach – $25,000 exemption (Also Known As The Granny Flat Exemption)
1 percent of the total parcels in the county. Haverhill – $50,000 Homesteaded property owners who add living quarters
As we move into the final months of the year, I’d like to remind Jupiter – $50,000
all property owners to review their homestead exemption status Jupiter Inlet Colony – $50,000 Local Government on page 13
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
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I hope you find this information helpful.
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