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Page 4, Viewpointe September 2024

From The Desk Of from page 1 Did you Know? The Property Appraiser’s Office is available to help
residents understand their TRIM notices, including
This summer, I also had the opportunity to speak at the The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office is questions about property values, exemptions, and
Federation of Boca Raton Homeowner Associations, where preparing to send out this year’s Truth in Millage (TRIM) assessment caps.
I provided updates on several exciting county projects. It’s notices to all property owners in the county on August 22. An interactive TRIM guide is available at https://
always a pleasure to engage directly with the community and The TRIM notice also includes proposed tax rates, pbcpao.gov/trim/ and residents can contact the office
share the work we’re doing. or millages, for each taxing authority, along with details directly at 561-355-2866 for assistance.
Of course, I did manage to carve out a little time to about budget hearings where residents can express their If a property owner believes their market value
recharge with my husband, Michael, and our two dogs, Zoey opinions on these rates. is inaccurate or an exemption is missing, they are
and Fritz. We enjoyed a wonderful staycation in the Keys— For property owners with an existing homestead encouraged to reach out for an informal review.
just what I needed to gear up for the busy months ahead. exemption who have not purchased a new home in the Additionally, they have the right to file a petition with
As we transition into the new season, please know that our past year, there is no need to reapply. the Value Adjustment Board if necessary.
office is always here to assist with any concerns or questions However, permanent Florida residents who have not The final tax bill will be mailed by the Palm Beach
you may have. yet filed may be eligible for a homestead exemption, County Tax Collector in November.
And to all our Palm Beach County students and teachers which could save them $750 to $1,000 annually in If you require assistance, please contact our office
heading back to school this month—good luck! Your future property taxes. at 561-355-2204 or email Mwoodward@pbcgov.org. 
is bright! This exemption also limits the annual increase in
assessed value to a maximum of 3% or the change in the
Vanderbilt University Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. For 2024, the
maximum increase will be 3%. The deadline to file for a
We kicked off with a highly productive Board of homestead exemption is March 1 of the qualifying year.
County Commissioners meeting, where a key highlight
was the Board’s unanimous decision to move forward with
negotiations for Vanderbilt University’s second campus
in Palm Beach County. The proposed agreement would
allow the university to develop on county-owned land
along Evernia and Fern Streets.
Vanderbilt, a prestigious private university based in
Nashville, Tennessee, has outlined plans for a 300,000-square-
foot graduate campus in downtown West Palm Beach,
focusing on computer science, artificial intelligence, and an Do you know a family member,
“innovation hub” aimed at entrepreneurship.
I’m excited about the possibility of a campus in our friend or a neighbor in need of
county that emphasizes graduate degrees in finance, data,
and technology—strengthening the workforce we already Home Health Care?
have and preparing for the future.

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Their 2024 season was remarkable, with 41 wins, the
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Library Advisory Board Florida Licensed and Insured NR# 30211558, NR# 30211706

We are looking for a committed resident of district four,
living in unincorporated Palm Beach County, to join the
Library Advisory Board. This board plays a crucial role in
reviewing and shaping the programs, policies, and budgetary
needs of the Palm Beach County Library System.
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month
at 1:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650
Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.
For more information, contact our office at 561-355-2204.

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Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) offers several L A B R A D O R R E T R I E V E R C L U B . W E S E E K T O I M P R O V E O U R
nonstop flights, including the return of nonstop service to Los B R E E D T H R O U G H S U P E R I O R G E N E T I C S . W E H A V E
Angeles International Airport (LAX) from now until April 29. P R O D U C E D O V E R 1 0 0 L A B S W I T H A K C T I T L E S , I N C L U D I N G
JetBlue, the only carrier connecting Palm Beach T O P W I N N I N G B E S T I N S H O W A N D W E S T M I N S T E R B R E E D
W I N N E R S , A K C M A S T E R H U N T E R S , & R A L L Y , A N D
directly to the West Coast, will operate this route. O B E D I E N C E T I T L E S . P R O U D O F O U R D E C A D E S O F
Additionally, we’re thrilled to announce a new record of A C C O M P L I S H E D . H A R D W O R K I N G S E R V I C E & T H E R A P Y
over 8 million passengers from over the past year, a nearly D O G S
14% increase over our pre-pandemic record. Thanks to our R I D G E V I E W L A B R A D O R S G O
H O M E W I T H 3 0 M O N T H S
hardworking airport team and partners for making this possible! H E A L T H G U A R A N T E E A N D
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Group Notice T R A I N E D S T A R T E D

F O R F A M I L Y
We are a women’s group who remember Reva S T A R T E D F O R
Tucker. Hot Topics has resumed meetings every Friday S E R V I C E A D U L T S &
and are seeking new members. Please join us for lively
discussions at 11:00am to 12:30pm at the Boca Pointe P U P S A V A I L A B L E
Community Office. If you would like more information
or to sign up, please call 561-715-8298.  W W W . R I D G E V I E W L A B S . C O M