Page 10 - Jupiter Spotlight- June '24

Page 10, Jupiter Spotlight
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: • Typically, 65 percent of property owners pay their Hurricane Guide
Last month, I had the property taxes during the month of November. Do you know where the closest grocery store to you that is
pleasure of attending • The top five states from where newly licensed Florida powered by a generator is located? Or the closest gas station
several community events drivers previously resided are New York, New Jersey, with emergency power transfer switches? These are important
as I do throughout the California, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. things you should know when preparing for hurricane season.
year. Frequently, other • For the 2023 tax year, the top Palm Beach County Even relatively minor hurricanes can leave you without power
elected officials are also taxpayer was FPL, paying $133,632,115.20 in property tax. and water for a few days. Make sure you are prepared by having
in attendance as we are all enough food, water and medical supplies for your family
committed to the residents Get Your Hurricane Guide! members and your pets. For a comprehensive list of supplies,
of Palm Beach County. At visit pbctax.com/hurricane-guide-request/ to view and request
many of these events, we June 1 marks the start of another hurricane season. a copy of our pocket-size hurricane guide.
discuss the importance of the Hurricanes are part of the reality of living near the coast and
upcoming election in November and how crucial it is that major hurricanes are becoming more and more prevalent.
everyone eligible to vote does so. The change in Florida Law However, the key to navigating hurricane season is to be
now requires voters to re-request mail ballots after every prepared and have a plan. This year, to help you prepare, the
general election cycle. So, if you have requested mail ballots National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared
in the past and have not yet re-requested mail ballots for the May 5 to 11, as National Hurricane Preparedness week. Visit
2024 elections, I urge you to do so to ensure you receive noaa.gov/hurricane-prep for more information.
your ballot and vote. You can visit the Palm Beach County Preparing Before Hurricane Season
Supervisor of Elections website at www.votepalmbeach. Take advantage of the Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption.
gov/voters/vote-by-mail to check the status of your mail The exemption is for the purchase of impact-resistant doors,
ballot request or to request a ballot be mailed to you for the windows and garage doors, going on now until June 30. For
upcoming elections and let your voice be heard! more information, visit floridarevenue.com/homehardening.
And this month, I want to wish all our fathers a very Happy
Father’s Day!
Anne M. Gannon,
Constitutional Tax Collector,
Serving Palm Beach County

Celebrating Belle Glade’s

Agricultural Heritage

When you think of
Palm Beach County, the
first thing that may come
to mind is beaches; with
our 47 miles of coastline,
it’s easy to see why. But
did you know that Palm
Beach County leads the
state in total agriculture
sales and Belle Glade is a
top supplier of vegetables,
fruits, and sugar cane? $ $ 100 OFF $ 250
With the motto “Her soil is her fortune,” the city 39Usually 95
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celebrates its agricultural heritage every year with its SERVICE CALL WITH ANY NEW UV LIGHT WITH ANY
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city’s rich soil or “black gold,” the jubilee is a celebration CALL FOR SERVICE CALL FOR SERVICE CALL FOR SERVICE
of the soil’s ability to produce bountiful harvests. 561-741-2825 561-741-2825 561-741-2825
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by to visit our booth and ask our team questions.

Fun Facts About The TCO!

You already know that
when you need to pay your
property taxes, renew your
driver’s license, or renew your
vehicle registration, you turn
to the tax collector’s office
(TCO). But did you know these
fun facts about our agency?
• On average, we service
more than 3,000 clients each
day in our six service centers. Wait times have gone down by
more than 36 minutes since before the COVID pandemic.
• Last year, our client care and research center answered
237,868 phone calls and received 45,246 email inquiries.
• Each month, we electronically distribute more than 40,000
satisfaction surveys to clients who visit our service centers in
person or contact our office by phone. 83.5 percent of survey
respondents rated our service as “exceptional” or “very good.”