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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: We are always available to help you make sense of this • An explanation of any exemptions – Any exemptions
Welcome August! notice and property appraisals, exemptions, and assessment or assessment reductions are spelled out on the front of
My office is preparing the caps. An interactive guide to the notice will be live at your notice. If you have questions about your exemptions,
2023 Notices of Proposed pbcgov.org/PAPA this month, but please always feel free contact us at (561) 355-2866.
Property Taxes. Called the to contact us. • Your chance to have a say in your tax rates –
TRIM Notice for “Truth in In this month’s newsletter, there is a brief overview of the The notice shows proposed millages, or tax rates, for
Millage” around the office, Notice of Proposed Property Taxes and an important reminder each taxing authority, as well information about each
these notices will be mailed for those property owners who are permanent Florida authority’s budget hearing, so that you are empowered
to every property owner in residents but have not yet filed for a homestead exemption. to participate in the process of setting your tax rates.
Palm Beach County. I hope you find this information beneficial and wish you My office welcomes any questions regarding your
The notice has two sides a wonderful month. notice, property value, and exemption amounts at (561)
that reflect the two halves Respectfully, 355-3230 or MyExemption@pbcgov.org.
of your tax bill: One side shows the market, assessed and Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, If you have questions about tax rates, contact the
taxable values of your property, as well as any exemptions, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser specific taxing authority listed in the TRIM. If you have
caps, or classifications that may apply. State law requires questions about tax collection, contact the Palm Beach
the Property Appraiser’s Office to value property based 2023 Notice Of Proposed County Tax Collector’s Office.
on the status of the market as of Jan. 1. If you feel that the
market value of your property is inaccurate or missing an Property Taxes Or TRIM Homestead Exemption Filing
exemption, you have until Sept. 12 to appeal through the
Value Adjustment Board. If this isn’t a bill, what is it? On Real Property
The other side details proposed tax rates from your county, The notice is:
city, and other agencies with taxing authority. These rates •Your notification of property value – This notice *If you already have a homestead exemption on your
are only estimates that can, and often are, altered at public shows the change in market, assessed and taxable values property and you have not purchased a new home in the
hearings. The information to attend these meetings is also of your property. If you disagree with your valuation, past year, you do not need to reapply.
included so that you can make your voice heard. now is the time to contact us at (561) 355-2866. If we are If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be
The notice is not a bill, but rather your opportunity to unable to resolve the matter, this is your opportunity to eligible for a homestead exemption, which can save you
participate in the tax process. Your tax bill will be mailed by file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board. A petition generally $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year.
the Palm Beach County Tax Collector in November. must be filed by 5 p.m. on Sept. 12. A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of
your property’s assessed value if your property is your
“Service is our number one priority” permanent residence and you owned the property as of
Jan. 1. This exemption applies to all taxes, including
561-743-0070 school district taxes. An additional exemption of up to
$25,000 will be applied if your property’s assessed value
www.palmspoolservices.com is between $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not
applied to school district taxes.
In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase
to your assessed value to a maximum of 3 percent each
year or the amount of change in the Consumer Price Index,
whichever is lower. For 2023, the maximum increase will
be 3 percent.
The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March
1 of the qualifying year.
There are three ways to apply:
• E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA. This is the fastest way to
file, you can e-file without the deed the day you close on
a home in Palm Beach County.
• Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
it to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
Expires 9/15/23. Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West
Palm Beach, FL 33401.
State Licensed & Insured • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099 Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA for information on other
available exemptions for seniors, families, veterans, and
more.

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