Page 26 - Southern Exposure - November '24

Page 26, Southern Exposure

LocaL goverNmeNt from page 25 The Communications county services. We are extremely proud and honored that
and New Media team several national communication organizations have awarded
Congratulations, TCO! is proud of the hard the TCO’s Welcome Guide.
work that went into our
Our organization has recently been the recipient of five Welcome Guide, which
awards – one for the Finance & Budget team and four for was created and designed
the Communications and New Media team! for people relocating to
The F&B team were once again awarded the Certificate Palm Beach County. It
of Merit for Audit by the Florida Tax Collectors Association. details the services offered
This award recognizes our office’s achievement for a perfect by the TCO, including
2023/24 audit! Congratulations to Carmen C. Richardson, driver’s license, motor
Chief Financial Officer, and her hardworking team for all vehicle registration and property tax payment information.
they do to ensure we are fiscally responsible and delivering It also includes valuable information to assist new residents
exceptional service to our clients. with voter registration, school enrollment and other popular

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Dear Taxpayer, Surviving Spouse of a Military Veteran Exemption Active-Duty Military Exemption
My office has certified The surviving spouse of a deceased veteran who qualified An exemption is available for service members of any
the 2024 Real Property and for a total and permanent disabled veteran exemption is branch of the U.S. Military, U.S. Coast Guard and Florida
Tangible Personal Property exempt from ad valorem taxes. The surviving spouse of a National Guard who were deployed during the preceding
Assessment Rolls for Palm deceased veteran who died in the line of duty is exempt from calendar year on active duty outside the continental United
Beach County to the tax ad valorem taxes. The surviving spouse of a military veteran States, Alaska, or Hawaii in support of various military
collector. who died from service-connected causes while on active duty
Property tax bills should is exempt from ad valorem taxes. Local Government on page 27
arrive in mailboxes soon.
The Palm Beach County
Tax Collector’s Office is
responsible for printing and
mailing them on or before November 1.
As for my office, we’re already hard at work preparing
for next year’s valuations.
This is a great time of year to consider securing your
property against fraud. The Palm Beach County Clerk of $ $ 100 OFF $ 250
the Circuit Court and Comptroller offers a free property 39Usually 95
$
fraud alert service. More about that is in this month’s SERVICE CALL WITH ANY NEW UV LIGHT WITH ANY
newsletter. ANY A/C REPAIR WATER HEATER NEW INSTALLATION
( 750 Value)
$
As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I also wanted CALL FOR SERVICE CALL FOR SERVICE CALL FOR SERVICE
to highlight exemptions available to veterans and active- 561-741-2825 561-741-2825 561-741-2825
duty military. We honor the service and sacrifice of those Not valid with any other discounts, Not valid with any other discounts, Not valid with any other discounts,
in our armed forces and their commitment to protecting offers, or coupons. Limit 1 discount offers, or coupons. Limit 1 discount offers, or coupons. Limit 1 discount
our country. per transaction. Expires 12/07/24. per transaction. Expires: 12/07/24. per transaction. Expires: 12/07/24.
I hope this Thanksgiving finds you with much to be
thankful for. As always, I am thankful to be your property
appraiser.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS,
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
Military Exemptions And

Discounts

These are available to those who qualify for a homestead
exemption and who have been honorably discharged.
Veterans 65 Or Older Combat Related Disability Discount
Disabled veterans, age 65 or older, who are partially or
totally and permanently disabled, have a disability that was
combat-related, and have been honorably discharged upon
separation from military service may be eligible for a discount
to ad valorem taxes to the percent of their disability.
Veterans Disability Exemption
Veterans with a total and permanent disability that was
service connected may be eligible for an exemption from ad
valorem taxes. Veterans with a service-connected disability of
10 percent or more may be eligible for an additional $5,000
exemption. Veterans with a non-service-connected disability
may be eligible for an additional $5,000 exemption.

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