Page 16 - Abacoa Community News - September '23

Page 16, Abacoa
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: The VAB is administered by Palm Beach County’s Clerk our office. The VAB may charge $15-plus for filing a petition.
By now, all property of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, which is independent of PDF petition forms are available on our website or online
owners in Palm Beach the Property Appraiser’s Office. The Board is made up of five petition filing is available through the Clerk of the Circuit
County have received their individuals: two from the county’s board of commissioners, one Court and Comptroller.
2023 Notice of Proposed from the county’s school board, and two citizen members. They Once a petition is filed, you will receive a notice with the
Property Taxes and approve and hire special magistrates who are experienced in date, time, and location of your hearing at least 25 days before
Assessments from my office. property appraisal techniques or legal matters to conduct hearings your hearing date. You can reschedule your hearing once for
You can always access this and recommend decisions to the VAB for final approval. Special good cause. If your hearing is rescheduled, the clerk will send
information by searching Magistrates will review property valuation, denials of portability, notice at least 15 days before the rescheduled hearing.
your property at PBCGOV. deferrals, and change of ownership or control determinations. Fifteen days prior to the scheduled petition hearing,
org/PAPA, and then selecting All final rulings are determined by the VAB. you are required to provide a list and summary of evidence
“2023 Proposed Notice” at that you will present at the hearing. You can submit your
the top of your Property Detail page. Filing A Petition evidence electronically through the Clerk of the Circuit Court
and Comptroller. Seven days before the VAB hearing, our
Florida law sets the deadlines for filing a petition on or office is required to provide you with a list and summary of
before the 25th day following the mailing of the notice from evidence, which will be presented at the hearing.
our office. This year’s deadline is Sept. 12. These deadlines
do not change, even if you choose to discuss the issue with Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office on page 17

The notice of proposed property taxes is not a bill, but
rather an estimate of your taxes based on the proposed tax Susan Has Moved To A
rates, your property value, and exemptions.
The next stage in the tax roll process is the petition
filing period. Property owners have the option to appeal New Location!
their property’s assessment or denial of portability before
the county’s Value Adjustment Board (VAB), which
is administered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Androcles Hair Salon
Comptroller. Florida law sets the value petition filing period,
which begins when the notices are mailed and ends 25 days 4031 Hood Rd., Suite C-108
later. This year’s deadline to file a petition is Sept. 12. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
This month’s newsletter examines the VAB process. I
hope you find this information helpful.
Respectfully, Susan
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS,
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Swafford

The Value Adjustment Board

Process 561-312-0457

If you feel that the market value of your property is
inaccurate or does not reflect fair market value as of Jan. 1,
or you are entitled to an exemption or classification that is 10%
not reflected on the 2023 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes,
contact our office for an informal review. Call (561) 355-3230
or email myhouse@pbcgov.org and we will connect you with
an appraiser or exemption specialist to discuss your concerns. OFF
If we are unable to resolve the matter, you have the right
to file a petition for adjustment with the Value Adjustment
Board (VAB). Tues.
$
New clients only Products starting at 69

Jon Butz, CFE, Ag Appraiser II, at a virtual VAB hearing
in 2021.
NEED A/C? We’ve Got You Covered!

“WE SHOW

UP!”

A College Preparatory Catholic High School

Our Vision is to build life’s champions
through FAITH, ACADEMICS, SCAN TO LEARN MORE
SERVANT LEADERSHIP and a
Call Today for a FREE estimate! STRONG FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.
561.575.2173 cardinalnewman.com
231 Jupiter St., Jupiter, FL West Palm Beach, FL
(561) 683-6266
www.MiklosAir.com