Happy Holidays!

As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on another year of service and the milestones that continue to shape our growing county.

Property values in Palm Beach County remain strong. While the pace of growth has moderated compared to the historic gains of recent years, taxable property values increased

8.13% this year, reflecting the continued desirability of our communities.

The overall market value of all property now exceeds $529 billion.

Throughout 2025, my staff continued the careful work of gathering information and valuing property based on the real estate market as of January 1. Every day, I am grateful for their dedication and professionalism. Our motto — We Value What You Value — is more than words; it represents the accuracy, fairness, and commitment of all 220+ public servants who determine the taxable value of more than 655,000 parcels and nearly 58,000 tangible personal property accounts in Palm Beach County.

The end of the year also brings a new chapter for our Agriculture Department, which will be relocating to our Mid-West County Service Center the first week of December. The move allows our agricultural specialists to better serve western Palm Beach County’s farmers, ranchers, and growers closer to where agricultural activity is most concentrated. The new location provides expanded workspace, enhanced accessibility for inspections, and a more convenient experience for our agricultural community. You can read more about the Agriculture Department below.

As we look toward 2026, our mission remains unchanged: to value property, administer exemptions, and maintain ownership records fairly, equitably, and in accordance with Florida law. We also continue to enhance our online tools and services to make it easier for residents to file, research, and interact with our office wherever they are.

Thank you for allowing me the privilege to serve as your Property Appraiser. I wish you and your families a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Stay Connected!

For questions, visit www.pbcpao.gov, or call us at 561.355.3230.

Our Agriculture Department’s new location is in our

Mid-West County Service Center, inside the

Mayor Fred Pinto Midwestern Community Building,

200 Civic Center Way, Suite 100, in Royal Palm Beach — just behind the Royal Palm Beach Library.

The department administers the Agricultural Classification Program (commonly called the “Greenbelt”), which helps protect bona fide agricultural land from being assessed at market value. Staff conduct field inspections, review applications, and verify the continuing agricultural use of property in accordance with Florida Statute 193.461.

In addition, the team assists with questions about agricultural classification as it pertains to farming, equestrian, apiary, aquaculture, and ranch operations to ensure fair and consistent application throughout Palm Beach County.

To help property owners better understand the program, Agriculture Manager Keith Alexander will host a free public lecture titled, “From Downtown to the Fields: Ag Classification Made Simple,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach.

To learn more, visit the Agriculture Department page at pbcpao.gov/agriculture or call 561.784.1257