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will be asked to provide a copy of or to download and print forms. You can always call us at (561)
your Federal 1040 Tax Form or 355-2866 or email us at myexemption@pbcgov.org.
your Social Security 1099 Form.
The county’s senior exemption Public Information Program Award
does not apply to other taxing
authorities, such as the school Our office has earned
Dear Taxpayer: district and other municipalities. the Public Information
Welcome fall! In addition to the county-wide exemption, some municipalities Program Award from the
The end of the 2022 tax year is fast approaching! October offer additional tax savings. International Association
is a busy month in my office as we certify the ad valorem tax Boynton Beach – $25,000 exemption of Assessing Officers, a
roll to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office. The Haverhill – $50,000 professional membership
Tax Collector will mail the 2022 tax bills on Nov. 1. Jupiter – $50,000 organization of more
This month, petition hearings will begin for property Jupiter Inlet Colony – $50,000 than 8,000 assessors
owners who filed a petition because they disagree with Lake Worth – $25,000 worldwide.
their property assessment or denied exemption. They are Lantana – $25,000 The award recognizes
led by the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Loxahatchee Groves – $50,000 the Outliers video series
Comptroller’s Value Adjustment Board (VAB). On average, Palm Beach Gardens – $25,000 as an outstanding outreach
the number of petitions filed in Palm Beach County is low, Palm Springs – $25,000 campaign. The honor is
typically less than 1 percent of the total parcels in the county. Royal Palm Beach – $5,000 particularly gratifying Palm Beach County Property
As we move into the final months of the year, I’d like South Palm Beach – $25,000 because the series shines Appraiser Dorothy Jacks, CFA,
to remind all property owners to review their homestead Tequesta – $25,000 a light on the professional AAS, and Becky Robinson, public
exemption status to determine whether they might qualify Wellington – $50,000 staff in our office. The information officer, accept the
for additional property tax saving benefits. There are several Widow/Widower Exemption videos are fun, funny, and Public Information Program
other exemptions such as those for seniors, the disabled, and Florida grants an additional $500 exemption to widows and engaging snapshots into Award from IAAO President L.
members of the armed forces. widowers, which is increasing to $5,000 beginning Jan. 1, 2023. some of the more unique Wade Patterson.
This month’s newsletter also highlights an award my office You will be asked to submit a copy of the deceased spouse’s functions of our team.
recently received. We have earned the Public Information death certificate. If the surviving spouse remarries, they are no
Program Award from the International Association of longer eligible to receive the additional exemption.
Assessing Officers in recognition of our Outliers video series Living Quarters Of Parents Or Grandparents Exemption
as an outstanding outreach campaign. (Also Known As The Granny Flat Exemption)
I hope you find this information helpful. Homesteaded property owners who add living quarters for a
Respectfully, parent or grandparent can apply to have all or part of the value
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, of this new construction deducted from the assessment.
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Civilian Disability Exemptions
We Value What You Value Full or partial exemptions are available for individuals with
the following disabilities:
Additional Exemptions • Quadriplegic
• Paraplegic Clarice Bethel-Laing, public services specialist, our latest
A property owner may be eligible for additional exemptions. • Hemiplegic feature in the Outliers video series
In order to qualify for the following additional exemptions, you • Legally blind
must have a homestead exemption on your property. • Total and permanent disability, requires wheelchair for mobility Office Closed Due To Holiday
Limited Income Senior Exemption • Total and permanent disability, does not require wheelchair
A $25,000 exemption is available to those 65 or older with for mobility The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
an adjusted gross income below $ 32,561, not including tax- Some of these exemptions have income limitations. (including all of our Service Centers) will be closed on
exempt bond interest or nontaxable Social Security income. You Visit our website for more information on these exemptions Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 10.
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