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Palm Beach County 2007 Property Tax Appeals Process

Taxpayers who object to their assessment or their
exemption status may appeal to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The Board consists of 3 county commissioners and 2 school board members. The VAB approved allowing petitioners whose appeals were denied the right to request
a second hearing for 2007. The last scheduled hearings for 2007 will be completed in mid-February. Over 10,000 petitions were fi led this year and it is unknown how many petitioners will want a second hearing if they are denied relief the fi rst time. Upon completion, the VAB will send out “Record of Decision” forms and “Request for Review” sheets to all petitioners. Petitioners pursuing a second hearing will have 15 days from the date of mailing of the forms to fi le their request. Another VAB meeting will be held to determine which petitioners will be granted a second hearing. This action, as it did last year, will affect the Tax Collector’s ability to issue refunds to taxpayers who have paid and were granted reductions, and issue corrected notices to those who have not paid. The Tax Collector’s Offi ce is working closely with the VAB and will keep the public informed of the latest developments.

Taxpayers who object to their assessment or their exemption status may appeal to the Value Adjustment Board (VAB). The Board consists of 3 county commissioners and 2 school board members. The VAB approved allowing petitioners whose appeals were denied the right to request a second hearing for 2007. The last scheduled hearings for 2007 will be completed in mid-February. Over 10,000 petitions were filed this year and it is unknown how many petitioners will want a second hearing if they are denied relief the first time. Upon completion, the VAB will send out “Record of Decision” forms and “Request for Review” sheets to all petitioners. Petitioners pursuing a second hearing will have 15 days from the date of mailing of the forms to file their request. Another VAB meeting will be held to will determine which petitioners will be granted a second hearing. This action, as it did last year, will affect the Tax Collector’s ability to issue refunds to taxpayers who have paid and were granted reductions, and issue corrected notices to those who have not paid. The Tax Collector’s Office is working closely with the VAB and will keep the public informed of the latest developments.