Palm Beach County Property Appraiser |

Dear Taxpayer,

As we do each year at this time, my office has certified the Real Property and Tangible Personal Property Assessment Roll for Palm Beach County to the tax collector. The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for printing and mailing your property tax bills on or before Nov. 1, so they should be arriving in mailboxes soon.

In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, this newsletter highlights important property tax exemptions and discounts that may be available to veterans, active-duty military, and their surviving spouses. We are proud to serve the men and women who have served our country.

As the season of gratitude approaches, I want to thank you for allowing us to serve you. From honoring our veterans to assisting property owners across Palm Beach County, we remain dedicated to our mission of service year-round.

Stay Connected!

For questions, visit http://www.pbcpao.gov, or call us at (561) 355-3230.

Respectfully,

Dorothy Jacks, CFA, FIAAO,

Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

Veterans And Military Exemptions

Please note: To qualify for these exemptions, you must be honorably discharged and have a homestead exemption on your property.

• 65-Plus Combat-Related Disability Discount

Eligible veterans may receive a tax discount equal to their disability percentage.

• Total And Permanent Disability

Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability may qualify for a full exemption from property taxes.

• Service-Connected Disability (10% or More)

A $5,000 exemption is available for veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or higher.

• Non-Service-Connected Disability

Certain veterans with non-service-related disabilities may qualify for a $5,000 exemption.

• Prorated Disability For New Property

Veterans (or their surviving spouses) with a total and permanent service-connected disability who purchase a new homestead midyear may be eligible for a prorated refund of taxes.

• Active-Duty Military Exemption

Service members deployed overseas during the prior year may qualify for an exemption based on the length of deployment.

• Surviving Spouses

Certain surviving spouses of veterans—including those who died in the line of duty or from service-connected causes—may qualify for full or partial exemptions.

Visit our page Military Exemptions & Discounts to learn more about possible savings, or contact Palm Beach County Veteran Services at (561) 355-4761 or our Exemption Services Department at (561) 355-2866.

Community Spotlight: Holiday Food Drive

This month kicks off the Property Appraiser’s Office’s annual Holiday Food Drive, now in its 26th year.

Last year, we collected 6,903.84 pounds of food that was donated to Extended Hands Community Outreach and The Glades Initiative Food Bank – this was a big increase from the previous year when we donated 4,609 pounds. We’re proud to continue giving back to the community we serve.