Dear Taxpayer:

August is one of the busiest times of the year at the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office. This month, property owners across Palm Beach County will receive their Truth in Millage (TRIM) Notice—

an important document that explains your property's value and provides an estimate of what your property taxes may be based on proposed tax rates.

Your TRIM Notice is not a bill. Instead, it gives you an opportunity to review your property's market, assessed, and taxable values, verify your information, and see the proposed tax rates from the taxing authorities that serve your community before those rates are finalized.

Inside this month's newsletter, you'll find an overview of your TRIM Notice, learn what "millage" means, and find information about requesting an informal review or filing a petition if you have questions about your property's value.

To make your TRIM Notice easier to understand, we've also launched a new Interactive TRIM Guide on our website. This easy-to-use resource walks you through each section of the notice, explains each section of the notice, and answers many of the questions we receive each year.

If you need assistance, my staff and I are always here to help.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Your TRIM Notice contains a lot of important information—but you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Our Interactive TRIM Guide walks you through every section of your notice with simple explanations, helpful tips, and answers to the questions we hear most often. Whether you're wondering how your property value was determined, what your exemptions mean, or who sets your tax rates, the guide makes it easy to understand.   

Visit "TRIM" - Notice of Proposed Property Taxes to explore the guide and get the most from your TRIM Notice. 

One of the most common questions we receive each year is, "What is millage?"

A millage rate is simply the tax rate used to calculate your property taxes. While the Property Appraiser's Office determines the value of your property, your county, municipality, school district, and other taxing authorities set the millage rates used to calculate your taxes.

Your TRIM Notice lists the proposed millage rates for each taxing authority, along with the dates and times of their public budget hearings. These meetings give you the opportunity to learn more about proposed tax rates and participate in the process before they are finalized.

If you believe the market value shown on your TRIM Notice does not reflect your property's market value as of January 1, 2026, or you believe an exemption or classification has been omitted, please contact our office for an informal review. You can reach us at 561.355.2866 or visit www.pbcpao.gov. If you would like to visit us in person, we have five service centers throughout the county to serve you.

Many questions can be resolved quickly by speaking with one of our appraisers before filing a petition.

If we are unable to resolve the matter, you have the right to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB) through the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Visit Value Adjustment Board (VAB) | Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County has a rich and fascinating history. Each month, we'll feature a historic photograph from our community's past, offering a glimpse into the people, places, and moments that helped shape the county we call home today.

Long before luxury boutiques and bustling sidewalks,

Worth Avenue was already one of Palm Beach's most iconic destinations. This glimpse into the 1950s captures the charm of colorful awnings, classic automobiles, and swaying palm trees that helped define the avenue's timeless character. While much has changed over the decades, Worth Avenue remains one of South Florida's most recognizable landmarks.