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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: 2023 Notice Of Proposed Property Taxes Or In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase to
Welcome August! TRIM your assessed value to a maximum of 3 percent each year or the
My office is preparing the amount of change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is
2023 Notices of Proposed If this isn’t a bill, what is it? lower. For 2023, the maximum increase will be 3 percent.
Property Taxes. Called the The notice is: The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March 1 of
TRIM Notice for “Truth in •Your notification of property value – This notice shows the the qualifying year.
Millage” around the office, change in market, assessed and taxable values of your property. There are three ways to apply:
these notices will be mailed If you disagree with your valuation, now is the time to contact • E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA. This is the fastest way to file,
to every property owner in us at (561) 355-2866. If we are unable to resolve the matter, this you can e-file without the deed the day you close on a home in
Palm Beach County. is your opportunity to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Palm Beach County.
The notice has two sides Board. A petition must be filed by 5 p.m. on Sept. 12. • Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
that reflect the two halves • An explanation of any exemptions – Any exemptions it to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
of your tax bill: One side shows the market, assessed or assessment reductions are spelled out on the front of your Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm
and taxable values of your property, as well as any notice. If you have questions about your exemptions, contact Beach, FL 33401.
exemptions, caps, or classifications that may apply. State us at (561) 355-2866. • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
law requires the Property Appraiser’s Office to value • Your chance to have a say in your tax rates – The Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA for information on other available
property based on the status of the market as of Jan. notice shows proposed millages, or tax rates, for each taxing exemptions for seniors, families, veterans, and more.
1. If you feel that the market value of your property is authority, as well information about each authority’s budget
inaccurate or missing an exemption, you have until Sept. hearing, so that you are empowered to participate in the
12 to appeal through the Value Adjustment Board. process of setting your tax rates.
The other side details proposed tax rates from your county, My office welcomes any questions regarding your notice,
city, and other agencies with taxing authority. These rates property value, and exemption amounts at (561) 355-3230
are only estimates that can, and often are, altered at public or MyExemption@pbcgov.org.
hearings. The information to attend these meetings is also If you have questions about tax rates, contact the specific
included so that you can make your voice heard. taxing authority listed in the TRIM. If you have questions
The notice is not a bill, but rather your opportunity to about tax collection, contact the Palm Beach County Tax
participate in the tax process. Your tax bill will be mailed Collector’s Office.
by the Palm Beach County Tax Collector in November.
We are always available to help you make sense of Homestead Exemption Filing On Real Property
this notice and property appraisals, exemptions, and
assessment caps. An interactive guide to the notice will *If you already have a homestead exemption on your property
be live at pbcgov.org/PAPA this month, but please always and you have not purchased a new home in the past year, you
feel free to contact us. do not need to reapply.
In this month’s newsletter, there is a brief overview of If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be eligible
the Notice of Proposed Property Taxes and an important for a homestead exemption, which can save you generally $750
reminder for those property owners who are permanent to $1,000 in property taxes each year.
Florida residents but have not yet filed for a homestead A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your
exemption. property’s assessed value if your property is your permanent
I hope you find this information beneficial and wish you residence and you owned the property as of Jan. 1. This
a wonderful month. exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes.
Respectfully, An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be applied if your
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, property’s assessed value is between $50,000 and $75,000. This
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser exemption is not applied to school district taxes.

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