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Palm Beach County Property Appraiserʼs Office

Dear Taxpayer: homesteaded property for those property owners who benefit
Happy Spring! from the homestead exemption and are considering renting
My office continues to all or a portion of their homesteaded property.
work on the 2025 tax roll I hope you find this information beneficial and interesting.
and make preparations for Respectfully,
the release of the estimated Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO, AAS,
2025 taxable property values Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
to the Palm Beach County
taxing authorities at the end Palm Beach County Property
of May. Appraiser’s Office Service
These preliminary
estimates assist the county, Centers
municipalities, and other taxing authorities in projecting
their budgets and tax rates and also provide a benchmark While a vast array of services and information are
as to what revenue they can expect to receive from property available online 24/7 at pbcpao.gov, my office maintains
taxes in the coming year. five service centers, conveniently located throughout Palm
After the taxing authorities have determined their budgets Beach County and staffed by qualified professionals. They
and proposed tax rates based on the preliminary estimates, administer the homestead exemption, additional property
my office will mail the TRIM notice, or Truth in Millage, tax exemptions, mailing address and ownership changes,
to every property owner in August. This is the notice of portability applications and more.
proposed taxes that will detail the assessed value of your Main Office & Downtown Service Center
property, your proposed tax rates, and an estimate of your County Governmental Center
tax bill. Stay tuned. Main Office – 5th Floor
Also, as “Snowbird Season” comes to a close, we’ve Downtown Service Center (Exemptions) – 1st Floor
included important information on short-term rental of a 301 North Olive Avenue, 5th Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 355-2866
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South County Service Center
Guests of the Dance the Night Away Gala will also 14925 Cumberland Drive
enjoy a special performance by Grammy Award-winning Delray Beach, FL 33446
jazz artist Eirinn Abu and an exquisite dance performance (561) 276-1250
by Evelyn Treacy and Dan Radler – a highly acclaimed
ballroom dancer and DanceSport athlete. North County Service Center
3188 PGA Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 624-6521
• Rental on any day except January 1. If your home is
Short-Term Rental Of A rented on January 1, you will lose the homestead exemption.
Rental for more than six months constitutes abandonment
Homesteaded Property of a homestead exemption. Property owners are required to
notify the Property Appraiser’s Office when their property no
A provision in state law allows you to rent your home for longer qualifies for exemption. Failure to do so could result
a short time without affecting your homestead exemption. in a homestead tax lien with substantial penalty and interest.
Florida law allows the following: Be aware of the law before deciding to rent your property.
• Rental for 30 days or less per calendar year. For more information, visit pbcpao.gov or contact Exemption
• Rental for more than 30 days and less than six months in Services at (561) 355-2866.
one year. If you rent again the following year for more than Florida Statute 196.061
Derek Hough Allison Stockel 30 days, you will lose your homestead exemption. Florida Statute 196.011 (9) (a)

Marla Maples Scott Baio

“This promises to be an extraordinary evening
brimming with glamour, exhilarating entertainment
and lively dancing,” stated Stanton Collemer. “We
extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our participants
who have dedicated their time and effort amidst their
hectic schedules to perfect their routines for this special
occasion. Their commitment plays a vital role in helping
us raise essential funds for Cancer Alliance of Help &
Hope. This event not only showcases remarkable talent
but also exemplifies the spirit of our community coming
together in solidarity to support those who are bravely
battling cancer. It’s truly heartwarming to see everyone
unite for a cause that touches so many lives.”
The honorary chairs are Al and Barbara Marulli. The
Media Sponsor is Palm Beach Illustrated.
This is expected to be a sold-out event. For more
information about sponsorship opportunities and/or how
to purchase tickets, visit CAHH.org, email CEO Stanton
Collemer at Scollemer@cahh.org or call (561) 215-7360.
For more information about Cancer Alliance of Help
& Hope, please visit CAHH.org.