Florida · County seat: West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County, FL property taxes (2026)
✓ Verified August 2026 against official county pages — 4 sources linked below.
| What's the rate? | 4.5000 mills |
| When is payment due? | Bills mail in November; pay in November for 4% off (3% Dec, 2% Jan, 1% Feb). Delinquent April 1. |
| When does the county reassess? | Palm Beach County reassesses every property at just value each January 1. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth per year, whichever is smaller. |
| When is the appeal deadline? | September 14, 2026 — how to appeal |
Payment due dates
Tax bills go out November 2026.
| Payment | Due | Delinquent after | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 annual bill | March 31, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Pay in November 2026 for the 4% early-payment discount |
Pay early, pay less: 4% off in November, 3% off in December, 2% off in January, 1% off in February.
If you miss the deadline: Taxes become delinquent April 1, 2027. Tax certificates are sold on unpaid bills by June 1, adding interest and costs until redeemed.
Tax rate
2026 county operating millage: 4.5000 mills (per $1,000 of taxable value — county portion only) — Your total bill stacks the school rates, your city's rate, and special districts on top of the county rate
| Where you live | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County (operating) | 4.5000 mills | 2026 |
| School Board (local portion) | 3.2480 mills | 2026 |
| West Palm Beach (city portion) | 8.1308 mills | 2026 — add county, school & districts |
| Boca Raton (city portion) | 3.6476 mills | 2026 — add county, school & districts |
| Boynton Beach (city portion) | 7.7500 mills | 2026 — add county, school & districts |
| Delray Beach (city portion) | 6.4371 mills | 2026 — add county, school & districts |
| Jupiter (city portion) | 3.5886 mills | 2026 — add county, school & districts |
| Wellington (village portion) | 2.4700 mills | 2026 — add county, school & districts |
Recent years: 2025: 4.5000 mills (county operating)
Reassessment schedule
Palm Beach County reassesses every property at just value each January 1. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth per year, whichever is smaller.
| Cycle | annual |
| Next reassessment year | 2027 |
| Notices usually mail | August (TRIM notice) |
Think your value is too high?
The appeal deadline rule in Palm Beach County: Petition the Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of the day TRIM notices mail — for 2026 the deadline is September 14. For 2026 that means September 14, 2026. Step-by-step instructions, forms, and where to file: how to appeal your Palm Beach County assessment.
Want a lower bill without arguing value? Check what you can claim: Palm Beach County exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran).
Common questions
- When are Palm Beach County property taxes due?
- Bills mail in November and become delinquent April 1. Pay in November for 4% off, December for 3%, January for 2%, or February for 1%.
- What is the 2026 deadline to appeal my Palm Beach County assessment?
- September 14, 2026 — 25 days after TRIM notices mailed. File online through the Clerk & Comptroller's myVAB portal; the fee is up to $20.
- What property tax rate do I pay in Palm Beach County?
- Your bill stacks several rates: the county's 4.5000 mills (2026), the school rates, your city's rate (West Palm Beach 8.1308, Boca Raton 3.6476, Boynton Beach 7.7500), and any special districts. The exact stack for your address is printed on your TRIM notice.
- When does Palm Beach County reassess my home?
- Every year, as of January 1, with the result on your TRIM notice in August. Homesteads are capped by Save Our Homes at 3% or CPI growth, whichever is smaller.
- I just bought in Palm Beach County — why is my tax estimate higher than the seller's bill?
- The seller's Save Our Homes cap reset at the sale. The January after you buy, the county assesses the home at full market value — budget from your purchase price, not the previous owner's bill.
Who to contact
| Property Appraiser (values, exemptions, TRIM) | Palm Beach County Property Appraiser · 561-355-3230 |
| Tax Collector (bills, payments) | Palm Beach County Tax Collector |
| Value Adjustment Board (appeals) | Clerk & Comptroller — VAB · 561-355-6289 |
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Check them yourself:
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser — File a Petition (2026 VAB deadline) — checked 2026-08-12
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser — Tax Rates & TRIM Hearings — checked 2026-08-12
- Palm Beach Clerk & Comptroller — Value Adjustment Board — checked 2026-08-12
- Florida DOR — Property Tax Information for Taxpayers — checked 2026-08-12