What is a Homestead Exemption?The homestead exemption can save you generally between $750–$1,000 in property taxes and is for permanent Florida residents.

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 of the tax year. 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

at least $50,000 and $75,000. This exemption is not applied to school district taxes.

PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION (by property type)

CONDOMINIUM, COOPERATIVE, TOWNHOUSE OR ZERO LOT LINECountywide 561.355.2690 mycondo@pbcgov.org

SINGLE FAMILY OR MOBILE HOMENorth County 561.624.6795 West Palm Beach 561.355.2883 Mid-County 561.784.1210 South County 561.276.1201 West County 561.996.4890myhouse@pbcgov.org

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Countywide 561.355.3988 mycommercial@pbcgov.org

TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY Countywide 561.355.2896 mytpp@pbcgov.org

AGRICULTURAL PROPERTIES Countywide 561.355.4577 myfarm@pbcgov.org

ALL TYPES OF EXEMPTIONS Countywide 561.355.2866 myexemption@pbcgov.org

How is my property valued?The Property Appraiser’s Office appraises the value of all residential, commercial and agricultural proper-ties, and tangible personal property in Palm Beach County. We use a state-of-the-art computer system to continuously process property data from local and industry sources and field inspections. We update property values every year based on market conditions as of January 1.

To determine the value of a residential property, we consider the sale prices of similar homes in the area and what it would cost to replace your home.

For income-producing commercial properties, we determine the value of the property based on its potential to generate revenue. We also review sale prices of similar properties and evaluate what it would cost to replace the property.

PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICESERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS

Main Office - 5th Floor (Exemption Services) - 1st Floor 301 North Olive Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.355.2866

South County 14925 Cumberland Drive Delray Beach, FL 33446 561.276.1250

North County 3188 PGA Boulevard, 2nd Floor Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.624.6521

Mid-West County 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 200 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561.784.1220

Belle Glade 2976 State Road 15 Belle Glade, FL 33430 561.996.4890

20202020 Notice ofNotice ofPROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES

HOW DO I APPLY?

You have three options to submit your Homestead application:

› E-file at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA

› Complete the application online, print it out and mail it to our office.

› Visit one of our five service centers to file in person.

Dear Taxpayer:Your 2020 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes is enclosed. This year is unprecedented for our community as we continue to manage the COVID-19 crisis. Florida law requires my office to value property based on the status of the real estate market and the property, as of January 1. Any adjustments that were due to market conditions caused by the crisis will be reflected in the 2021 assessments. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The Notice contains useful information pertinent to the 2020 tax roll; you will find taxing authority information including proposed millage rates and taxes and public hearing details together on one side.

The other side contains the market, assessed and taxable values of your property plus information about qualified exemptions and assessment caps.

We are always available to help you understand this notice or answer questions regarding property appraisals, exemp-tions, assessment caps or how the changing real estate market may affect you. Please call us at one of the numbers below or go to the Property Appraiser Public Access (PAPA) website at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA for more information.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Property Appraiser.

Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS Palm Beach County Property AppraiserWe Value What You Value

Notice of Proposed Property Taxes — What You Need To Know› The Property Appraiser’s Office is required by

Florida statute to mail notices to all property owners in Palm Beach County on behalf of the taxing authorities that set the tax rates and levy taxes on properties.

› THIS IS NOT A BILL. You will receive a tax bill from the Office of the Palm Beach County Tax Collector in November 2020.

› The notice includes:

– The proposed taxes to be levied on your property by the taxing authorities.

– Dates, times, and locations of the taxing authorities’ budget hearings in which your final millage (tax) rates will be set.

– The market, assessed, and taxable value of your property, along with any qualified exemptions and assessment caps.

Questions about your notice?Visit the PAPA website at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA for an interactive guide that explains each item.

How much are my taxes?Column 3 PLUS the total of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessments* is the best estimate of your taxes.

Column 3 reflects the budget change and tax rate proposed by each taxing authority. The final tax rate will be based upon the budgets approved by the taxing authorities following the public hearings.

*Non–Ad Valorem Assessments are charges for governmental services to your area such as solid waste, drainage, street lighting, etc. They are not based on the value of your property. (The Property Appraiser’s Office is not responsible for any assessments in this portion of the notice)

This notice is NOT A BILL — Tax bills will be mailed by the Office of the Palm Beach County Tax Collector on or before November 1, 2020.

For more information, visit the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Public Access (PAPA) website at www.pbcgov.org/PAPA Connect with Us:

We Value What You Value

Legal Description:

Taxing Authority*Dependent Special Districts

if no budget change is adopted if proposed budget change is adopted

Taxable Value Millage Rate Tax Amount Taxable Value Millage Rate Tax Amount Taxable Value Millage Rate Tax Amount

COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MUNICIPALITY

INDEPENDENT SPECIAL DISTRICTS

** SEE BELOW FOR EXPLANATION

UNITS RATE

CONTACT NUMBER

Non-Ad Valorem Assessments: Non-Ad Valorem assessments are placed on this notice at the request of the respective local governing boards. Your Tax Collector will be including them in the November tax bill. For details on particular Non-Ad Valorem

assessments, contact the levying authority shown in the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment section on this page.

** EXPLANATION OF TAX NOTICE

COLUMN 1

This column shows the taxes that applied last year to your property. These amounts were based on budgets adopted last year and your property's previous taxable value.

COLUMN 2

This column shows what your taxes will be this year IF EACH TAXING AUTHORITY DOES NOT

CHANGE ITS PROPERTY TAX LEVY. These amounts are based on last year's budgets and your current assessment.

COLUMN 3

This column shows what your taxes will be this year under the BUDGET ACTUALLY PROPOSED by

each local taxing authority. The proposal is NOT final and may be amended at the public

hearings shown above. The difference between columns 2 and 3 is the tax change proposed by

each local taxing authority and is NOT the result of higher assessments.

"YOUR PROPERTY TAXES LAST YEAR"

"YOUR TAXES THIS YEAR IF NO BUDGET CHANGE IS ADOPTED""YOUR TAXES THIS YEAR IF PROPOSED BUDGET

Your final tax bill may contain Non-Ad Valorem assessments which may not be reflected on this notice such as assessments for roads, fire, garbage, lighting, drainage, water, sewer, or other governmental services and facilities which may be levied by your county,

city, or any special district.NOTE: Amounts shown on this form do NOT reflect early payment discounts you may have received or may be eligible to receive. (Discounts are a maximum of 4 percent of the amounts shown on this form.)

2020 NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAXES AND PROPOSED OR ADOPTED NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTSThe taxing authorities, which levy taxes against your property, will soon hold PUBLIC HEARINGS to adopt

budgets and tax rates for the next year. The purpose of these PUBLIC HEARINGS is to receive opinions from

the general public and to answer questions on the proposed tax change and budget PRIOR TO TAKING FINAL

ACTION. Each taxing authority may AMEND or ALTER its proposals at the hearing.

DO NOT PAYTHIS IS NOT A BILLCOLUMN 1

COLUMN 2COLUMN 3

Your Property Taxes Last Year Your Property Taxes This Year Your Property Taxes This YearA Public Hearing on the Proposed Taxes and Budget

Will Be Held at the locations and dates below.

Real Estate Parcel ID:

Total Millage Rate & Tax Amount

NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT

LEVYING AUTHORITY

ASSESSMENT

Total Non-Ad Valorem Assessment

PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT

CHANGE IS ADOPTED"

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Limited Income Senior Citizen Exemption for Persons 65 and OlderIn order for you to qualify for this exemption, you must have a homestead exemption on your property.Palm Beach County senior citizens, age 65 or older, with income below the limit set by the Florida Department of Revenue may qualify for an additional homestead exemption of up to $50,000. The “Household Income” (cumulative “adjusted gross income”) of all persons living in the home cannot exceed $30,721 for the 2020 exemption. This exemption applies only to the property taxes levied by the taxing authorities granting the exemption for 2020. For a listing of those taxing authorities, go to our website: www.pbcgov.org/PAPA

“Household Income” does not include tax-exempt bond interest or non-taxable social security income. You will be asked to provide a copy of your Federal 1040 Tax Form or your Social Security 1099 Form.

For questions, please contact our Exemption Services Department at myexemption@pbcgov.org or 561.355.2866.

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Value Adjustment BoardIf you feel that the market value of your property is inaccurate or does not reflect fair market value as of January 1 of this year, or you are entitled to an exemption or classification that is not reflected on the 2020 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes, we encourage you to contact the Property Appraiser’s Office for an informal review. Call us at 561.355.3230 and we’ll connect you with an appraiser or exemption specialist to discuss your concerns.

If we are unable to resolve the matter, you may file a peti-tion for adjustment with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Value Adjustment Board (VAB).

Your petition must be filed with the VAB on or before the deadline, Monday, September 14, 2020. Questions pertain-ing to VAB should be directed to 561.355.6289.