What we do
Your Property Appraiser has three primary responsibilities:
- Determine the taxable value of more than 640,000 parcels and nearly 60,000 tangible personal property accounts in Palm Beach County.
- Apply tax exemptions to properties that meet certain qualifications.
- Maintain the county’s official map and property ownership records.
Employee Community Service - The Property Appraiser's Office encourages employee community service involvement throughout Palm Beach County. Our office is committed to the responsibility of enriching our community. Learn more
Scholarship Awards Program - The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office 2023 Scholarship Program is accepting applications through March 31. Learn more
Office Budget – Pursuant to F.S.195.087(6), each property appraiser must post their final approved budget on their website within 30 days of receiving approval from the Florida Department of Revenue.
Who we are
The Property Appraiser’s Office employs more than 200 staff at five service centers throughout Palm Beach County, and has more credentialed appraisal professionals than any other jurisdiction in the United States. More than 67 percent of its employees are Certified Florida Evaluators. There are 38 designees from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), 12 from the Appraisal Institute and 40 Florida State licensed appraisers. The office is also a recipient of the distinguished IAAO Public Information Program Award, in recognition of its successful public education initiatives.
What We Value:
An in depth report that provides statistical data and summary information about the operations of our office. Read more
Our Strategic Plan:
In 2018, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office developed and launched a new Strategic Plan. Our office created a roadmap to serve as a guide for the operations of our daily business and to make continuous progress toward reaching our goals over the next five years. Read more
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