Palm Beach County · Florida
Palm Beach County homestead exemption
In Palm Beach County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser; the deadline is March 1.
- Office
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
- Deadline
- March 1
- State exemption
- $50,000 off assessed value
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
You must be eligible on January 1 and apply by March 1 of the year the benefit starts. The office states that missing March 1 waives the exemption for that year.
Apply through the online e-file system, or print the application and mail it to the office. The second homestead exemption was up to $25,722 for 2025 and does not apply to school taxes.
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Local homestead amounts in Palm Beach County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County limited-income senior exemption Owners 65+ with household income under $38,686 (for the 2026 exemption) get $25,000 more off county taxes. It does not apply to school district taxes. | Palm Beach County | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of West Palm Beach senior exemption West Palm Beach grants $25,000 to qualifying low-income seniors on city taxes. | City of West Palm Beach | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of Boynton Beach senior exemption Boynton Beach grants $25,000 and also offers a larger long-term resident (25+ years, market value under $250,000) senior exemption. | City of Boynton Beach | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
| City of Delray Beach senior exemption Delray Beach grants $25,000 and also offers a larger long-term resident (25+ years, market value under $250,000) senior exemption. | City of Delray Beach | $25,000 off assessed value | Source |
Estimated yearly savings
On Palm Beach County general levy taxes alone
About $113 a year
- Exemption
- First $25,000 of the homestead exemption (applies to every levy, including this one): $25,000 off taxable value · source
- Tax rate
- Palm Beach County general levy 2026 rate: 4.5 mills ($4.5 per $1,000) · source
$25,000 ÷ 1,000 × 4.5 = $113
This assumes your home's value is at least $25,000. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.
How to check if you already have it
Search your property on the Property Appraiser's site and review the exemptions on the record, or check your TRIM notice.
Florida rules that apply here
- You own the property and it is your permanent residence (or your dependent's) on January 1
- You are a permanent Florida resident and do not claim residency in another county or state
- The home is not rented out (with limited exceptions such as active-duty servicemembers)
Full Florida homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Homestead Exemption · Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
- Limited Income Senior Exemption · Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
- 2026 Final vs Proposed Millage Rates · Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
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