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August 2024
August 2024 BW PGA C.A.N.!, Page 7
Letter To The Editor

James: There is no subject closer to my heart than FREEDOM. available for sale online in case you’d like to share the
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Charlton Heston back in the late 1950s. Said DeMille: “You 2009-2013. The new-and-improved 7th edition will be publishing in the PGA paper! We are blessed to have your
cannot break the commandments; you can only break yourself a comprehensive TEXTBOOK on the subject of Life voice of experience and wisdom in our community.
against them.” And as you rightly noted in your article, we are Leadership and journaling for a universal audience. The With Gratitude and my Best Regards,
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(or not). We are always free to choose. It is the consequences Journal for Life. It is set to be published sometime in
of our choices over which we have no freedom! 2026. I’ll send you a press release when the book becomes
Property Appraiser’s Office

Submits Preliminary Tax Roll

By Dorothy Jacks to prepare their upcoming budgets and to determine their Once the tax roll is approved, the property appraiser’s
Palm Beach County-wide property (taxable) values proposed millage (tax) rates. office will prepare the notices of proposed property taxes
have increased 9.99 percent from 2023 to 2024, Highlights and non-ad valorem assessments. This individualized
according to the 2024 preliminary tax roll that the Palm • Total market value: $514,083,273,824 form shows each Palm Beach County property owner
Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office submitted • Total taxable value: $318,011,189,076 the value of their property, proposed tax rates and public
to Florida’s Department of Revenue and to local taxing • Total net new construction taxable: $5,071,916,743 hearing information. These notices are mailed in mid-
authorities recently. These values are based upon market • Total parcel count: 655,933 August.
conditions as of Jan. 1, 2024. • Total tangible accounts: 58,270 This is the second of three certifications of value
The preliminary tax roll is a systematic listing of “For the first time in our county’s history, new construction required by law of the property appraiser’s office. A final
information pertaining to the just valuation of all real topped $5 billion,” said Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks, certification occurs prior to the Nov. 1 tax bill.
property within Palm Beach County for purposes of ad CFA, AAS. “This is new value that is being taxed for the first
valorem taxation. Taxing authorities use these values time this year, adding revenue to many districts.”
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Dear Taxpayer: The other side of your notice highlights the proposed • Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
Welcome August! millage, or tax rate, by taxing authority. These tax rates are it to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office,
My office is preparing set by your county, city, or other agency with taxing authority. Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West
the 2024 Truth in Millage or While state law requires the Property Appraiser’s Office to Palm Beach, FL 33401.
TRIM notices. These notices value property based on the status of the market, your tax • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.
of proposed property taxes rate is set by taxing authorities who answer to you, the voter. Visit pbcpao.gov for information on other available
will be mailed to every Every resident has the right to speak to the elected officials exemptions for seniors, families, veterans and more.
property owner in Palm who levy taxes at the public meetings listed in your notice. If
Beach County on Aug. 22. you have questions about your tax rates, contact the specific
TRIM is: taxing authority listed in the TRIM.
• Your notification of If you have questions about tax collection, contact the Palm
property value Beach County Tax Collector’s Office. Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing
This notice shows the change in market, assessed and Palm Beach County and is a privately
taxable values of your property. Filing A Petition owned and managed company.
• An explanation of any exemptions Captain’s is committed to providing
Any exemptions or assessment reductions are spelled If you feel that the market value of your property listed in dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all
out on the front of your notice. your TRIM notice is inaccurate or does not reflect fair market South Florida Airports and Seaports.
• Your chance to have a say in your tax rates value as of Jan. 1, 2024, or you are entitled to an exemption To reserve your vehicle: PBCVH212
The notice shows proposed millages, or tax rates, for or classification that is not reflected on your notice, contact 561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com
each taxing authority, as well information about each the Property Appraiser’s Office for an informal review at
authority’s budget hearing, so that you are empowered to (561) 355-2866.
participate in the process of setting your tax rates. If we are unable to resolve the matter, you have the right Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of
We are always available to help you make sense of to file a petition for adjustment with the Value Adjustment Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by
this notice and property appraisals, exemptions, and Board (VAB) through the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor.
assessment caps. An interactive TRIM guide will be live Comptroller. They can be reached at (561) 355-6289.
at pbcpao.gov/trim this month, but please always feel free Petitions must be filed with the VAB on or before Monday,
to contact us. Sept. 16, 2024.
As you review your notice, I invite you to contact my
office at (561) 355-2866 if you feel that the market value Filing For A Homestead
of your property is inaccurate or missing an exemption.
Additionally, you have the right to file a petition through Exemption Seabreeze Publications
the Value Adjustment Board.
Your tax bill will be mailed by the Palm Beach County *If you already have a homestead exemption on your Publisher
Tax Collector in November. property and you have not purchased a new home in the past M. Sean Reid
In this month’s newsletter, a brief overview of the year, you do not need to reapply. S. Miller • E. Miller
TRIM notice and an important reminder for those property If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be
owners who are permanent Florida residents but have not eligible for a homestead exemption, which can save you Sales
yet filed for a homestead exemption. generally $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year. Tom English, Laura Berrio, Bret McCormick
I hope you find this information beneficial and wish A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your
you a wonderful month. property’s assessed value if your property is your permanent Production Manager Lee Nostrant
Respectfully, residence and you owned the property as of Jan. 1. This
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS, exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes. Production Department
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be applied Elaine Donholt • Ruth Nekoranec • Katie Heystek
Dianne Strout • Karen Kalisz • Michelle Feeney
if your property’s assessed value is between $50,000 and
2024 TRIM – Your Notice Of $75,000. This exemption is not applied to school district taxes. All rights reserved. Reproduction or utilization of these contents in any

In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase
Proposed Property Taxes to your assessed value to a maximum of 3 percent each form by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, including xerography and
photocopying is forbidden without the written permission of the Publisher.
year or the amount of change in the Consumer Price Index, The Publisher is not responsible or liable for misinformation or misprints
The front of your TRIM notice shows the market, assessed whichever is lower. For 2024, the maximum increase will herein contained and reserves the right to accept or reject all copy deemed
unsuitable for publication.
and taxable values of your property, plus information about be 3 percent.
qualified exemptions and assessment caps. Florida law The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March www.seabreezepublications.com
requires our office to value property based on the status 1 of the qualifying year. 1102 W. Indiantown Rd., Suite 5, Jupiter, FL 33458
of the real estate market and the personal property market Three Ways To Apply
as of Jan. 1. Our office welcomes any questions regarding • E-file at pbcpao.gov. The fastest way to file, you can (561) 746-3244
your notice, property value and exemption amounts at (561) E-file without the deed the day you close on a home in Palm FAX (561) 746-2509
355-2866 or MyExemption@pbcpao.gov. Beach County.