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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: can be found at pbcgov.org/PAPA. The calendar is changing but our mission remains the
As we say goodbye to As Florida law requires my office to value property based same: to value property, administer exemptions, and maintain
2022, I want to reflect on the on the status of the real estate market and the property as of ownership records for the county fairly, equitably, and in
past year and share our goals Jan. 1 each year, my staff are already gathering information accordance with Florida law.
for the future. for 2023 assessments. I want to thank my staff for their hard Thank you for allowing me to serve as your property
This was an interesting work and commitment to accuracy and excellence. I am appraiser. I wish you and your families a safe and happy
year for property valuation proud of every single one of the 220 qualified public servants holiday season.
in Palm Beach County. in my office, as we retain more credentialed appraisal experts Respectfully,
Market property values than any other jurisdiction in the United States. We determine Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
grew 31 percent from 2021, the taxable value of more than 650,000 parcels and nearly Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
and taxable property values 60,000 tangible personal property accounts in the county.
rose 15 percent. Westlake, As we look forward to 2023, my office is looking to Homestead Exemption Receipt
Manalapan, and the Village of Golf showed the largest improve the service we offer to you on our website. The next
percentage of taxable value increase from 2021 to 2022. time you visit pbcgov.org/PAPA, please take our survey. Your Cards Mailed Late December
Overall, the market value of all Palm Beach County property thoughts will help inform the next iteration of our online
is more than $404 billion. More interesting stats and figures offerings. On the last business
day in the month of
December, the property
The Singles Scene Column © appraiser ’s office
mails a pink and white
homestead exemption
By Kelly Leary, M.S., THE Florida Matchmaker, Est. 1991 that make your skin crawl: “Why are you still single?” receipt card to every
Matchmaking Under the Suddenly everyone is a critic, right? property owner in Palm
3. You will have no one to kiss on New Year’s Eve

Beach County with a
Mistletoe (BIGGEST BUMMER EVER). homestead exemption.
4. You will be sleeping alone on the most romantic If there are no changes to the use and/or ownership of
“A Very Merry Season, nights of the year. Is it ever fun to sleep alone? the property, simply keep the card as your receipt that
and a Happy New Year. THE GRAND SOLUTION: No matter what your you have been automatically renewed for another year.
Let’s hope it’s a good one, age is--thirty or eighty--you can find a new partner. We However, if there is a change to ownership due to a
without any fear.” see it every day. Increase your odds of finding authentic sale, marriage, divorce, death, or change in property
Seasons Greetings and attractive people to date with bravado and faith in our use, call our office at (561) 355-2866 or email us at
and welcome to the most 31 year sustainable matchmaking system. We know it’s MyExemption@pbcgov.org.
magical time of the year. I tough being single, newly single, or widowed this time A homestead exemption reduces the assessed value of
am so glad you are here! As of year. However, you can simply and proactively flip the your property, thereby reducing the amount of property tax
always, if you are spoken script. There is someone out there who feels like you and you pay by an average of $500. Homestead exemption also
for, do share this hopeful is waiting to meet you too...especially this month. qualifies you for the 3 percent Save our Homes (SOH) cap.
news with your single A gift of love (from YOU to YOU) will lift your spirits If you’ve not yet filed for a homestead exemption,
family and friends who instantly. The action of doing something about this will it’s easy to e-file online. You may also file by mail or in
may be struggling this time of year. change your vibe for the whole month...even if you decide person at one of our five service centers. The deadline to
Dating in December can be more romantic than any you want your first date after January. You know you are a file a homestead exemption application is March 1 of the
other time of the year. Just think about your first-date client and your file is all set up and ready to go. You beat year after you buy your home and you may file any time
venue options. Think about how you can quickly see if the rush. after you take ownership of the property and become a
you are compatible with someone just by driving through Understand, many of your married friends are faking it permanent resident of Florida. To qualify, you and/or your
a neighborhood decked out in holiday lights or visiting the through the holiday as if they were happy. Many will argue spouse must not be receiving a residency-based exemption
local chocolate factory. How someone handles the holiday and bicker, unfortunately. YOU are in a great situation. on any other property in Florida or in another state.
season is often a window to how they handle their entire YOU are the designer of your love life and YOU will
life. Think about it! choose who to kiss when the clock strikes twelve on New Holiday Office Closures
The holidays can bring out an abundance of good energy Year’s Eve, with our help. Your future match is waiting for
which can promote positive feelings in even the biggest you to get your name in our Santa hat. Birds of a feather The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
Grinch. Cupid and Santa love to work in tandem too--as flock together. Take a look at our new drop of clients too... (including our five service centers) will be closed:
you know--making it even more possible for your dreams so impressive...even more so in person and we have met Monday, Dec. 26
to come true. Your odds of attracting your future partner every one of them in our office! Tuesday, Dec. 27
are doubled in December. (Keep in mind: This doesn’t So this is December in loveland and I wish you Monday, Jan. 2, 2023
mean you have to spend the high holidays together if you happiness too. This is your birthright. Please keep love
just started dating.) and hope as your guiding light, and you won’t go wrong.
Let’s face it though, this time of year can bring on a Let LOVE guide you. Still stuck between fear and love? Town Of Jupiter
case of the Holiday Blues. If you don’t prioritize yourself Choose love.
this month, you may have regrets. You don’t have to halt December holds a mirror up to you and asks, “What
dating just because it’s the holidays. Your children are do you want this year my dear?” I know what you want News
likely grown and if not--and you are a single parent--all because you are reading this column. The next step is your
the more reason to gift yourself too. You absolutely should responsibility. Make your appointment to meet us and we
step it up a bit. There is no gain in being a martyr. It is also will take care of the rest. Decision: Fire/Rescue Service
a bad example for your offspring. Wishing you an extraordinary Holiday Season and a
So, let your heart be light and end the year strong with Happy New Year 2023! Let the good times roll! Provider
ease and elegance! Consider the following details before Thank you for sharing your year with me once again.
you write down your December goals. Remember that it The love in me honors the love in all of you. By Jim Kuretski,
really is a wonderful life when you make the moments XoXo, Kelly Mayor, Town of Jupiter
count. #BeatTheHolidayRush #GiftYourselfThisYear Jupiter has contracted
The Upside of Being Single in December: #HolidayLove #WhyWaitJustDate #Connect #LoveOffline with Palm Beach County
1. You don’t have to buy your romantic partner a gift. #TellYourFriends (PBC) for fire/rescue
L.O.L. Some people think this way. Some people hold off Kelly Leary© has a stellar 31 years in the dating services for the past
dating until March after the holidays and Valentine’s Day. industry and a masters degree in Psychology. Revolution 15 years. The contract
Bah humbug, right? Dating participates in multiple charitable organizations obligated the town
2. You can pick and choose where you want to go for such as The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Chasin A to pay PBC for fire/
holiday gatherings. Yeah! No more long drives to the in- Dream Foundation, Furry Friends Animal Adoption rescue services based
laws! Double-yeah! Clinic and more. Revolution Dating members are upon actual costs plus
3. You have more time for yourself and your family prescreened in person including background checks. overheads markup, with
since you no longer have to split your time between Professional photos are taken by the staff. This is not annual cost adjustments.
families. Do things and celebrate the way you want to and online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing This contract worked well and was fair to both parties.
hopefully, we meet you sooner than later. This year all of matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” Costs were collected through annual ad valorem tax
the big holidays fall at the end of the month. By taking through their exclusive club membership, this club also assessments on real estate property through the Taxing
steps now, you can pre-empt that defeated feeling. This is provides dating feedback and coaching as needed. Please Authority: “Jupiter Fire MSTU.” Jupiter property owners
so empowering. Thank me later. call the Hotline at 561-630-XOXO (9696) or 772-932- should look at the 2022 Real Estate Property Tax Bill,
The DOWNSIDE of Being Single in December: HERE (4373) to speak to a LIVE matchmaker. You may received in mailboxes in early November, to understand
1. People will feel sorry for you, no matter what you also visit us at www.revolutiondating.com. *All Inquiries how much each of you currently pays for these fire/rescue
say or think. are Confidential. services.
2. You will be asked endless irritating questions
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