Page 6 - Talk of Tequesta - October '24

Page 6, The Talk Of Tequesta

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Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Dear Taxpayer, tax saving benefits. There are several other exemptions such as deceased spouse’s death certificate. If the surviving
Welcome fall! those for seniors, the disabled, and members of the armed forces. spouse remarries, they are no longer eligible to receive
The end of the 2024 tax You can research them all at pbcpao.gov. the additional exemption.
year is fast approaching! This Also in this month’s newsletter, a note on sales verification, Living Quarters Of Parents Or Grandparents
month, my office will certify an important process that helps inform our valuations. Exemption (Also Known At The Granny Flat
the ad valorem tax roll to I hope you find this information useful and your autumn Exemption)
the Palm Beach County Tax enjoyable. Homesteaded property owners who add living quarters
Collector’s Office. The Tax Respectfully, for a parent or grandparent can apply to have all or part
Collector will mail the 2024 Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS, of the value of this new construction deducted from the
tax bills on Nov. 1. Palm Beach County Property Appraiser assessment.
It is also petition season. Civilian Disability Exemptions
Hearings are beginning for Additional Exemptions Full or partial exemptions are available for individuals
property owners who filed a petition because they disagree with the following disabilities:
with their property assessment or denied exemption. They are Property owners may be eligible for additional exemptions. • Quadriplegic
led by the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & In order to qualify for the following additional exemptions, • Paraplegic
Comptroller’s Value Adjustment Board (VAB). On average, the you must have a homestead exemption on your property. • Hemiplegic
number of petitions filed in Palm Beach County is low, typically Limited Income Senior Exemption • Legally blind
less than 1 percent of the total parcels in the county. A $25,000 exemption is available to those 65 or older with • Total and permanent disability, requires wheelchair
As we move into the final months of the year, I’d like to remind an adjusted gross income below $36,614, not including tax- for mobility
all property owners to review their homestead exemption status exempt bond interest or non-taxable social security income. • Total and permanent disability, does not require
to determine whether they might qualify for additional property You will be asked to provide a copy of your Federal 1040 wheelchair for mobility
Tax Form or your Social Security 1099 Form. The county’s Some of these exemptions have income limitations.
senior exemption does not apply to other taxing authorities, Visit our website at pbcpao.gov for more information
such as the school district and other municipalities. on these exemptions or to download and print forms.
In addition to the countywide exemption, some You can always call us at (561) 355-2866 or email us at
municipalities offer additional tax savings. myexemption@pbcpao.gov.
Boynton Beach – $25,000
Delray Beach – $25,000 Did You Know? We Call To
Greenacres – $5,000
Haverhill – $50,000 Verify Sales Data
Juno Beach – $50,000
Jupiter – $50,000 Our work entails setting the market value for each
Jupiter Inlet Colony – property, and so property sales data is an important tool
$50,000 to show where the market is in Palm Beach County.
Lake Park – $10,000 Before we use sales data, we first make sure that the
Lake Worth Beach – $25,000 details of each sale reflect the market. Only sales that
Lantana – $25,000 meet the definition of market value are used in developing
Members of the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Loxahatchee Groves – estimates of market value for similar properties.
Office at the International Association of Assessing Officers $50,000 To verify sales information, our appraisers regularly
(IAAO) Annual Conference; Property Appraiser Dorothy North Palm Beach – $25,000 contact the market participants (sellers, buyers, brokers,
Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS is on the far right and IAAO Palm Beach Gardens – attorneys, etc.) involved with real estate sales. We try
President Rebecca Malmquist, CAE is in the center. $25,000 to obtain details regarding property sales from someone
Palm Springs – $25,000 directly involved with each transaction. We then use this
Royal Palm Beach – $5,000 data to determine which sales represent market value and
TequesTa sPoTlighT from page 1 South Palm Beach – $25,000 will be used in the development of property appraisals.
Tequesta – $25,000 Answering our questions about property sales gives
For families with kids, the all-new STEM scavenger Wellington – $50,000 our office reliable data from which we can then create
hunt will offer an engaging educational adventure West Palm Beach – $25,000 appraisals that are fair, equitable, and reflect the market.
throughout the event. This hands-on hunt encourages The city of Boynton
children to discover how science, technology, engineering, Beach also offers a Super Offices Open On Columbus Day
and math (STEM) intersect with aviation. It’s a great way Senior exemption for those
to spark curiosity in young minds and ensure the entire who meet the qualifications The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office
family is entertained and inspired. of the limited income (including all of our Service Centers) will be open on
A highlight of Friday night’s twilight airshow is the senior citizen exemption and who have: Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14.
spectacular drone show, a high-tech visual experience that • Maintained the ownership and have been a permanent
will light up the sky with dazzling formations. Combined residence of the property for at least 25 years.
with the fireworks display, this futuristic show promises to • A property with a market value of less than $250,000
be a mesmerizing blend of technology and art. at the time of application.
Of course, aviation enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Widow/Widower Exemption
final performance of the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Florida grants a $5,000 exemption to widows and
Team. Known for its powerful presence and incredible widowers. You will be asked to submit a copy of the Local Government on page 8
low-level maneuvers, the iconic “Warthog” will make its
last appearance at the Stuart Air Show before the team’s “Service is our number one priority”
retirement. This historic moment will be one of the weekend’s
most anticipated events. 561-743-0070
Reflecting on the show’s growth, Chrissy Valvano,
Director of Operations for the Stuart Air Show, shared her
excitement: “As someone who’s grown up in this area for www.palmspoolservices.com
over 30 years, seeing the Stuart Air Show grow has been
incredible. This year feels especially meaningful with the
A-10 Final Demo Performance—it’s truly a historical
moment. Being part of the community and witnessing such
an iconic event makes me proud of how far the show has
come. It’s like watching history unfold right here at home,
and I couldn’t be more excited!”
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to
be part of this incredible event. Visit StuartAirShow.com
to purchase tickets and find out more about the exciting
performances and family-friendly activities.
Join us for a weekend full of aerial thrills, hands-on
fun, and delicious food, as we celebrate the future of flight
and aviation’s storied past at the 2024 Stuart Air Show. Expires 11/15/24.
The Stuart Air Show is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
that supports local charities and celebrates aviation’s history. State Licensed & Insured CPC #
Proceeds from the event benefit community organizations. Serving Palm Beach County 1457468 • LPG#30099