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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: removals of exemptions. there will be fewer new condominium units added to the
My office is busy The numbers cited below are as of Jan. 9 and are 2023 Tax Roll than were added in the previous year.
preparing the 2023 Tax Roll, subject to change. • New Single-Family Homes – 3,742 up 10 percent from
a report of the combined Our estimates show a decrease in sales volume over last 2022
value of all the property (real year. This is a good indicator of slowing demand. • New Condominium Units – 876 down 32 percent from
and tangible) in Palm Beach • Commercial sales are down from 809 to 782 or 3.3 2022
County as of Jan. 1. percent. • New Commercial Buildings – 310 up 49.8 percent from
This report will reflect • Condo sales are down from 26,174 to 19,221 or 26.6 2022
market data gleaned from percent. New construction numbers represent property that has
property sales last year as • Residential sales are down from 24,729 to 18,893 or never been taxed before, adding new value to the 2023 Tax
well as new construction, 23.6 percent. Roll. This contributes to the tax base while sharing the tax
demolition, land splits, New construction has been mixed. While an estimated burden.
land combinations, ownership changes, and additions or 5,000 new structures will be added to the 2023 Tax Roll, As the deadline to file for a homestead exemption
is March 1, this is an excellent time of year to review
The Singles Scene Column © your homestead exemption status and examine additional
exemptions that may yield tax savings. In this month’s
newsletter, you will find information to help you do just that.
Dating is Not a “Do-It- clients two at a time. There is always something to do in our I hope you find it useful. Respectfully,

Yourself” Project loving office. Time management is key for our schedule and Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
we are very selective with our time. This protects our clients
By Kelly Leary, M.S., C.E.O./ (and you) too! Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Matchmaker BONUS CLIENTS: APPROXIMATELY HALF OF OUR
Welcome to Revolution CLIENTS ARE NEW TO THE AREA IN THE LAST THREE Homestead Exemption On
Dating 2.0, Circa 2023. Our YEARS! THAT IS A HUGE “NEW CLIENT DROP” SO TO
mission today is to provide SPEAK. OUR DATABASE IS CHANGING EVERY DAY. Real Property
you with new updates and OUR NEW MARKET IS HOT--MUCH HOTTER THAN REAL
plot twists we have noticed ESTATE!
in the last few years in the Set your intention to find REAL romance in 2023…and If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be
love business. Our mission, you will! It is that simple. Everyone can win in love if you position eligible for a homestead exemption, which can save you
as always, is to go above yourself to be received by good people who want the same as generally $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year. All
and beyond just blindly you. This is more organic than one would think. The signs are homestead exemption applications must be submitted
setting clients up on dates. all around you.
Our objective is to help our I look forward to meeting you in my beautiful office soon by March 1.
clients find true love and/or which is located in Palm Beach Gardens (central to all of you). A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000
long-lasting companionship organically and OFF-LINE via our It is no wonder we chose to root our corporate headquarters in of your property’s assessed value if your property is your
connections. We are all about setting you up IRL (in real life) this area TEN YEARS AGO! So let’s get romance right this year permanent residence and you owned the property as of Jan.
and we so are grateful to share our talent with ALL of you. In and take the next step. 1. This exemption applies to all taxes, including school
the last several years (even during the pandemic), we have seen Talk to you soon! Lights, camera, action!
record-breaking numbers of new enrollments, couples, and close Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day 2023! The love in me district taxes. An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will
friendships. You decide your “endgame” goal, while we simply honors the love in you! be applied if your property’s assessed value is between at
help you obtain that goal despite challenges you may have XoXo, least $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not applied
experienced before this moment. We are super excited about our Kelly to school district taxes. In addition, a homestead exemption
growth--especially during the last few years. It is amazing what #BeTheChangeYouSeek #RDCouples #LeaveYourComfortZone limits any increase to your assessed value to a maximum
brilliant people can accomplish when they come TOGETHER #MeetTHEFloridaMatchmakers #LoveOffLine #CallStartLove
with a common goal (that means all of you and us). #KISS #TellYourFriends of 3 percent each year or the amount of the change in the
Online Dating has taken a bigger nose dive since the Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and a Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower.
pandemic. Therefore, we are witnessing next-level clientele Masters Degree in Psychology. She’s been profiled by The Three ways to apply:
that normally would not consider a dating service (for whatever Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, • E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA.
reason) and this boom has happened fast. In this regard, I am The Sun Sentinel, Vero Beach 32963 and many more over the • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
happy we had a break from all the events--to keep up with the years. Revolution Dating members are pre-screened including
new client enrollments. We have had more time to get back to background checks. Professional photos are taken by the • Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
our passion for matchmaking. As a result, we have come to truly staff. Revolution Dating is not online dating or blind dating. In it to the Property Appraiser’s Office.
dominate the SINGLES market in the Palm Beaches, Treasure addition to providing matchmaking services that make singles Once you qualify, your homestead exemption will be
Coast, and Lauderdale areas. In my 32 years in the love business, “UN-single” through their exclusive renewed for you annually as long as you continue to qualify
this boom in new clients and client types is fascinating compared club membership, Kelly and her team for the exemption.
to the years gone by. I think everyone has changed including me. also provide feedback from your dates
It’s time to transcend any limits that have held you back from your when appropriate. Call 561-630-XOXO Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA to E-file and for information on
romantic and social goals. It seems that everyone who is smart (9696) or 772-932-HERE (4373) for a other available exemptions for seniors, families, veterans,
(and single) is talking about Revolution Dating and we LOVE LIVE chat with a matchmaker. You may and more.
being the dating powerhouse of the Florida Market. Bigger is also visit us at www.revolutiondating.
BETTER when choosing a singles network to join. LOCAL com. *All inquiries are confidential. Additional Exemptions
HEADQUARTERS are KEY too. In-person screening is crucial
to saving your time and heart. One step into our local office for Local Love Featured Photos by Revolution Dating
your first meeting with us--and you will know you are in the right If you receive a homestead exemption, you may be eligible
place at the right time with the right people. Our establishment is for additional exemptions or discounts in the categories
similar to going to a doctor’s office--but much more fun--as you listed below. The application deadline for all additional
will see for yourself! exemptions is March 1.
We are here to help make your dreams a reality so you
can focus on your career, work, or family. Dating online or
looking for love in all the wrong places is no longer YOUR St. Valentine, we Local Government on page 6
problem. TOGETHER: We become part of the solution to the thank you for being
dating dilemma. You have intelligently found the answer through our guiding light for
us AND this is all much easier than you think. In 2023, it is 32 years in the love The REV & Clients celebrate a
finally time to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. One business. successful day of matches together!
thing is for certain: The calendar will continue to turn faster
and faster as the years go by, making now the ideal time to take
action. Post-pandemic, people have realized what they want, who
they want, and who they don’t want. Your timing is perfect! This
Valentines Day brings rise to change like no other year before.
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when booking your appointment too. This is our gift to you!
Furthermore, I cannot forget to thank you for spreading our
epic message of love, life, laughter, and romance to your family Happy Valentines
and friends. People need good news too. We are all over the bad Day from Kelly,
news, right? Shut the television off. Put down those screens. Vow C.E.O. of the REV!
to meet new people this month. Connection is the spice of life.
“All of the good ones are not taken!” JUST LOOK IN THE
MIRROR.
Thanks to our current dating climate, the word “matchmaker”
has become a household word--just like doctor, accountant, and Kelly & Miranda
dentist. Everyone wants to hire a pro these days! Dating is not take th eir
a D.I.Y. project. Meet George – One matchmaking very
LIVE Matchmakers are standing by for your introductory of our newest clients seriously. They
phone chat as your next step. We like to keep a “FULL LOVE of the month! make a dynamite Meet Adria – One of
TANK (of clients)” thanks to all of you new-bees and when team. our newest clients of
we are not enrolling new clients we are matching our existing the month!