August 2024

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Dear Taxpayer:

Dear Taxpayer:


Welcome August!

 

My office is preparing the 2024 Truth in Millage or TRIM notices. These notices of proposed property taxes will be mailed to every property owner in Palm Beach County on August 22.

 

TRIM is:

  • Your notification of property value

This notice shows the change in market, assessed and taxable values of your property.

  • An explanation of any exemptions

Any exemptions or assessment reductions are spelled out on the front of your notice.

  • Your chance to have a say in your tax rates

The notice shows proposed millages, or tax rates, for each taxing authority, as well

information about each authority’s budget hearing, so that you are empowered to

participate in the process of setting your tax rates.

 

We are always available to help you make sense of this notice and property appraisals, exemptions, and assessment caps. An interactive TRIM guide will be live at pbcpao.gov/trim this month, but please always feel free to contact us.

 

As you review your notice, I invite you to contact my office at 561.355.2866 if you feel that the market value of your property is inaccurate or missing an exemption. Additionally, you have the right to file a petition through the Value Adjustment Board.

 

Your tax bill will be mailed by the Palm Beach County Tax Collector in November.

 

In this month’s newsletter, a brief overview of the TRIM notice and an important reminder for those property owners who are permanent Florida residents but have not yet filed for a homestead exemption.

 

I hope you find this information beneficial and wish you a wonderful month.

 

Respectfully,
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

2024 TRIM – Your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes

 

The front of your TRIM notice shows the market, assessed and taxable values of your property, plus information about qualified exemptions and assessment caps. Florida law requires our office to value property based on the status of the real estate market and the personal property market as of January 1. Our office welcomes any questions regarding your notice, property value, and exemption amounts at 561.355.2866 or MyExemption@pbcpao.gov.

 

The other side of your notice highlights the proposed millage, or tax rate, by taxing authority. These tax rates are set by your county, city, or other agency with taxing authority. While state law requires the Property Appraiser’s Office to value property based on the status of the market, your tax rate is set by taxing authorities who answer to you, the voter. Every resident has the right to speak to the elected officials who levy taxes at the public meetings listed in your Notice. If you have questions about your tax rates, contact the specific taxing authority listed in the TRIM.

 

If you have questions about tax collection, contact the Palm Beach County Tax Collector's Office.

Filing a Petition

 

If you feel that the market value of your property listed in your TRIM notice is inaccurate or does not reflect fair market value as of January 1, 2024, or you are entitled to an exemption or classification that is not reflected on your notice, contact the Property Appraiser’s Office for an informal review at 561.355.2866.

 

If we are unable to resolve the matter, you have the right to file a petition for adjustment with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) through the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. They can be reached at 561.355.6289.

 

Petitions must be filed with the VAB on or before Monday, September 16, 2024.

Filing for a Homestead Exemption

 

*If you already have a homestead exemption on your property and you have not purchased a new home in the past year, you do NOT need to reapply.

 

If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be eligible for a homestead exemption, which can save you generally $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year.

 

A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your property’s assessed value if your property is your permanent residence and you owned the property as of January 1. This exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes. An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be applied if your property’s assessed value is between $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not applied to school district taxes.

 

In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase to your assessed value to a maximum of 3% each year or the amount of change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. For 2024, the maximum increase will be 3%.

 

The deadline to file for homestead exemption is March 1 of the qualifying year.

 

Three ways to apply:

  • E File at pbcpao.gov. The fastest way to file, you can E File without the deed the day you close on a home in Palm Beach County.
  • Complete the application online, print it out, and mail it to: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office, Exemption Services, 1st Floor, 301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
  • Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.

 

Visit pbcpao.gov for information on other available exemptions for seniors, families, veterans, and more.

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