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1 Your 2016 Property Taxes easyconvenient safe SECURE FAST WHENEVER... WHEREVER Payment Options Installment Payment Plan Your Tax Bill Explained Questions Serving you.

2 A Message from Constitutional Tax Collector Gannon Dear Property Owners, This guide is created with you in mind. Inside you ll find a complete range of 2016 property tax payment options and information. If you haven t tried our Online Search & Payment Center, I invite you to epay your 2016 taxes. It s fast, easy and secure. For tax payment support call or ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com. Our agency collects and distributes over $3 billion in revenues annually. We manage our Constitutional responsibilities through seven service centers, an administrative office and 24/7 website. I am honored to lead a dedicated and knowledgeable team of employees. I m also proud of their outstanding customer service ratings. The Office of the Constitutional Tax Collector was created by the Florida Constitution to ensure tax collections are independent and free from influence. This independence makes certain that our citizens, local governments and state agencies are treated equitably and fairly. Thank you for the honor of serving you. Anne M. Gannon Constitutional Tax Collector safe SECURE easyconvenient FAST WHENEVER... WHEREVER

3 About Your Bill Annual taxes are payable November 1, March 31, Florida Statute extends discount/payment deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday to the next business day. Payments must be received in our office by 5 p.m. Search, pay, or view/print a duplicate tax bill at Read the important instructions on the back of your bill. Ad valorem taxes are based on property value and exemptions. Municipalities and special taxing districts set non-ad valorem amounts. If the property has been sold, forward the property tax bill to the new owner or mark bill SOLD and return to our office. Questions Property Appraiser at or about: name and address corrections assessed value of your property exemptions legal description of the property Tax Collector at or clientadvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com if you: have not received a tax bill have delinquent taxes Taxing or levying authority for: specific tax or assessment questions see phone numbers on tax bills Service Center Locations Belle Glade: 2976 State Rd. 15, Belle Glade, FL Central Palm Beach: 4215 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL Delray Beach: 501 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach, FL Palm Beach Gardens: 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL Royal Palm Beach: 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL West Palm Beach: 301 North Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

4 Installment Payment Plan The Installment Payment Plan is available for next year s taxes. Apply online at Current plan members not required to re-apply. Make four quarterly payments: two advance payments (June and September) and two during the tax payment period (December and March). Receive a discount slightly under 4%. Annual taxes paid in November receive a 4% discount. To qualify: > Estimated property taxes must be more than $100. > Complete and return the application by April 30. > Annual participation requires the June payment on or before June 30. Notice And Application For 2017 Installment Payment Plan Read the instructions and payment schedule. Apply online at Section , Florida Statutes, allows an installment payment plan for property taxes. June and September payments are based on an estimated tax equal to the actual taxes from the prior year. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: JUNE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes, with a 6% discount, is due by June 30, The June installment must be paid to stay on the plan. SEPTEMBER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes, with a 4.5% discount, is due by September 30, DECEMBER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of the actual 2017 tax liability adjustment, with a 3% discount, is due by December 31, MARCH INSTALLMENT PAYMENT: One-quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of the actual 2017 tax liability adjustment is due by March 31, There is no discount for March payments. Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1, *Florida Statute extends discount/payment deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday to the next business day. Payments must be received in our office by 5 p.m. APPLICATION AND DIRECTIONS ARE ON THE BACK

5 Your Tax Bill Explained Search, pay or view/print a duplicate tax bill at 1 Property Control Number (PCN) or Tangible Personal Property Account Number (TPP) A unique number is assigned to each property. Refer to this number when making inquiries. 2 Property Owner(s) Verify ownership. If the property has been sold, forward the bill to the new owner(s) or return it to our office marked SOLD. 3 Mailing Address If your mailing address has changed, contact the Property Appraiser. COUNTY OF PALM BEACH: NOTICE OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS PROPERTY CONTROL NO. YEAR BILL NO. CMC APPLIED EXEMPTION(S) LEGAL DESCRIPTION REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX BILL READ REVERSE SIDE BEFORE CALLING AD VALOREM TAXES READ REVERSE SIDE BEFORE CALLING TAXING AUTHORITY TELEPHONE ASSESSED EXEMPTION TAXABLE MILLAGE TAX AMOUNT DETACH HERE 2 3 SAVE TIME. 5 PAY ONLINE. TOTAL AD VALOREM READ REVERSE SIDE BEFORE CALLING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS READ REVERSE SIDE BEFORE CALLING LEVYING AUTHORITY TELEPHONE RATE AMOUNT 6 AMOUNT DUE WHEN RECEIVED BY NOV 30, 2016 DEC 31, 2016 JAN 31, 2017 FEB 28, 2017 MAR 31, % 3% 2% 1% NO DISCOUNT **SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION** TAXES ARE DELINQUENT APRIL 1, 2017 DETACH HERE COUNTY OF PALM BEACH: NOTICE OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS PROPERTY CONTROL NO. YEAR BILL NO. 4 TOTAL NON-AD VALOREM TOTAL AD VALOREM AND NON-AD VALOREM COMBINED 4 Exemptions Approved exemptions will appear here. Report errors to the Property Appraiser, (561) LEGAL DESCRIPTION P.O. BOX 3353 WEST PALM BEACH, FL AMOUNT DUE WHEN RECEIVED BY NOV 30, 2016 DEC 31, 2016 JAN 31, 2017 FEB 28, 2017 MAR 31, % 3% 2% 1% NO DISCOUNT RE PT Bill 07/11/ MAKE PAYMENT TO: TAX COLLECTOR, PALM BEACH COUNTY TAXES ARE DELINQUENT APRIL 1, REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX BILL 5 Assessed, Exemption & Taxable Some exemptions are only applicable to certain taxing authorities. 6 Amount Due Pay early and receive one of the following discounts: 4% in November 3% in December 2% in January 1% in February Gross amount due in March, no discount Pay one amount. The amount due reflects the discount (excluding March). Note: Discounts are determined by postmark of payment. Taxes are delinquent on April 1. Substantial interest and fees apply. Florida Statute extends discount/payment deadlines falling on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday.

6 Payment Options Payments must be made in full and in U.S. funds, payable to: Tax Collector, Palm Beach County. A fee is charged for dishonored funds. Pay Online: Pay securely at echeck > FREE. > Banks have different routing numbers. Confirm correct routing number with your bank. Credit/Debit Card > A 2.5% convenience fee ($2.00 minimum fee) is applied to each credit card transaction. Credit card payment limit is $99, > A flat convenience fee of $2.50 is applied to each debit card transaction. Debit card payment limit is $ > Convenience fees are collected by the credit/debit card vendor and not retained by our office. Pay by Bank Online Bill Pay: Use your bank s bill pay service. Contact your bank for instructions. Use the Property Control Number (no dashes) or Tangible Account Number as the account number. Mail delivery and bank processing times vary. Pay By Mail: Remember... > Include payment stub & use return envelope. > Write your Property Control Number or Tangible Account Number on the payment. > Do not tape, fold, staple, clip or write on the payment stub. > Sign and date the payment. > Keep the top portion of the tax bill with the canceled check for receipt. Send payments by regular mail to: P.O. Box 3353, West Palm Beach, FL Send payments by overnight/express mail to: 301 N. Olive Ave., 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL Pay In-Person: Service centers are open Monday Friday 8:15 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (excluding holidays). Use a drop box inside a service center. Cash, check or credit/debit card accepted. Pay By Wire Transfer: Wires@pbctax.com for instructions.

7 2017 Installment Payment Plan Application Current plan members do not re-apply. Submit an application online at or mail application to: Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, FL Keep a copy of this application for your records. Important Reminders Include the Property Control Number or Tangible Account Number. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. April 30. Bills mailed to property address. Contact the Tax Collector at or ClientAdvocate@ taxcollectorpbc.com if you do not receive your bill by June 9, PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY This is a new application for Installment Payment Plan participation beginning June PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBER (PCN) OR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY ACCOUNT NUMBER (TPP): (Located in the upper left of the Tax Bill) OWNER NAME(S): (As printed on Tax Bill) PROPERTY ADDRESS: (Include apartment, unit, building or suite number) CITY/STATE/ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: OWNER SIGNATURE/DATE: Revised 8/12/2016 PBCTC 534