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The Tax Collector collects taxes from every property owner
in Palm Beach County on behalf of every government agency
in the county that has the authority to levy tax on property.
Pay Property Tax Online
Important Information about Property Tax:
- In 2007, we distributed 647,000 property tax bills in
Palm Beach County.
- The ad valorem tax roll is certified to the Tax Collector
by the Property Appraiser, who determines the assessed value
of the property. The Board of County Commissioners, School
Board, City Commissions, and other ad valorem taxing bodies
set the millage rates for properties within their boundaries.
- The non-ad valorem assessment roll is certified to the
Tax Collector by local governing boards, e.g. the Solid
Waste Authority and water control districts. Non-ad valorem
levies are based on the costs for the service, e.g. waste
disposal. Those values, rates and levies are used to calculate
your property taxes. The Tax Collector consolidates the
tax rolls and mails tax notices to property owners.
- Ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments are due
on November 1 or as soon after as the tax roll is certified.
- Discounts for payments are allowed as follows:
- 4% in November*
- *Or within 30 days of when the notice is mailed
if it is not mailed before November 1st. The discount
is determined by postmark of payment; the total
amount is due in March.
- 3% in December
- 2% in January
- 1% in February
- Taxes and non-ad valorem assessments become delinquent
April 1, at which time 3% interest and advertising costs
are added. The amount due on delinquent payments is determined
by date received, not by postmark.
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