Dear Taxpayer:

The summer months are a busy time for my office.

Before June 1, my office submits the estimated taxable property values for 2025 to cities and other authorities who levy taxes because they need these numbers to begin developing their budgets. The taxing authorities review the property values in their jurisdictions and decide on a proposed tax rate.

On July 1, my office submits a preliminary tax roll to Florida’s Department of Revenue, the agency that oversees the operations of all Property Appraisers in the state. The DOR performs a rigorous review and evaluates the tax roll for accuracy.

On August 21, my office will mail the Truth in Millage, or TRIM Notice, to all property owners. This notice of proposed taxes details the assessed and taxable values of your property, as well as the tax rates submitted by taxing authorities.

As always, I welcome your comments and questions regarding your property value and exemption amounts. Florida law requires my office to value property based on the status of the market as of January 1. Our highly-trained appraisal experts use state-of-the-art technology to continuously process property data from local and industry sources and from field inspections.

Now is a good time to check the mailing address associated with your property at pbcpao.gov. Simply search your property and confirm that your mailing address is correct. If it needs an update, just visit our E Address Change Form.

In this month’s newsletter, a reminder that hurricane season is upon us and a reminder to those residents who have not yet applied for a homestead exemption on their permanent residence in Palm Beach County.

Enjoy reading and stay safe.

Hurricane Season Begins 

June kicks off Hurricane Season, which runs through November 30. There are provisions in Florida law that pertain to your property tax assessment if your home suffers catastrophic damage by a hurricane.

If your home suffers hurricane damage, our office will work with you through the assessment process. We review insurance claims, photographs, repair estimates and invoices, and any other documentation that would detail damage. For more information, visit our website or contact 561.355.3230 or PAHurricaneDamage@pbcpao.gov.

As you plan for the season ahead, Palm Beach County Emergency Management offers essential tips on hurricane preparedness in their Hurricane Planning Guide (PDF).

E Filing for Homestead Exemption and Portability

A homestead exemption can reduce the assessed value of your property, thereby reducing the amount of property tax you pay. In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase to your assessed value to a maximum of 3% each year or the amount of the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. Portability transfers all or a significant portion of your cap savings, up to $500,000, from a home with a homestead exemption to a new home within the state of Florida that qualifies for a homestead exemption.

With our homestead exemption E File, you can E File the same day you close on a new home, even without the deed. You can even E File for portability if moving within the state of Florida.

Our Exemption Services Department administers all exemptions and portability applications and is available to answer your questions. Contact them at myexemption@pbcpao.gov or 561.355.2866.

Office Closed in Honor of Juneteenth

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office (including all of our Service Centers) will be closed in honor of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025.