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Dear Property Owner,As your Constitutional Tax Collector, I am responsible for collecting and distributing taxes and fees for the benefi t of Palm Beach County. Last year our agency collected more than $3.3 billion in revenue, which we distributed to Palm Beach County’s 95 taxing authorities. We are committed to helping you pay your bill on time, in

a way that is most convenient for you. Th at is why we off er secure online payment options, an Installment Payment Plan and seven service centers for in-person transactions.Do you have questions about your bill or need other tax support? Call us Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 561-355-2264 or send an email to clientadvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com. We also provide a number of other important services including:• REAL ID driver licenses and ID cards• Titles and registrations for motor vehicles and boats• Hunting and fi shing licenses• Tourist Development Tax and Local Business Tax collection• Disabled Person Parking Permits• SunPass Transponders• Florida birth certifi catesWith so much going on at our agency, I encourage you to stay informed throughout the year by subscribing to Tax Talk, our monthly newsletter or Property Matters, our monthly newsletter designed specifi cally for Homeowners’ Associations. You can also connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @TAXPBC to get the latest news and important reminders. Th ank you for the privilege of serving you.Best regards,

Anne M. Gannon

Service Center Locations Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Belle Glade: 2976 State Rd. 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430Central Palm Beach: 4215 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth, FL 33463Delray Beach: 501 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33445Palm Beach Gardens: 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410Royal Palm Beach: 200 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

West Palm Beach: 301 North Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

About Your Bill• Annual taxes are payable November 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018. Taxes paid in November receive a 4% discount.• 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 5:00 p.m.• Search, pay, view or print a duplicate tax bill at www.pbctax.com.• 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.

QuestionsProperty Appraiser at 561-355-2866 or www.pbcgov.com/papa about:• Name and address corrections• Assessed value of your property • Exemptions• Legal description of the property Tax Collector at 561-355-2264 or clientadvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com if you:• Have not received a tax bill• Have delinquent taxesTaxing or levying authority for:• Specific tax or assessment questions• See phone numbers on tax bills

Installment Payment Plan• Th e Installment Payment Plan is available for next year’s taxes. Apply online at www.pbctax.com.• Current plan members are 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%. • 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 2018Installment Payment PlanRead the instructions and payment schedule. Apply online at www.pbctax.com. Fla. Stat. 197.222, 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:The June installment must be paid by the due date to stay on the plan. One-quarter of the total estimated taxes, with a 6% discount, is due by June 30, 2018.

SEPTEMBER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT:One-quarter of the total estimated taxes, with a 4.5% discount, is due by September 30, 2018.

DECEMBER INSTALLMENT PAYMENT:One-quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of the actual2018 tax liability adjustment, with a 3% discount, is due by December 31, 2018.

MARCH INSTALLMENT PAYMENT:One-quarter of the total estimated taxes plus one-half of the actual 2018 tax liability adjustment is due by March 31, 2019. There is no discount for March payments. Unpaid taxes become delinquent April 1, 2019.

*Florida Statute extends discount/payment deadlines falling on aSaturday, Sunday or holiday to the next business day. Payments must be received in our offi ce by 5:00 p.m.

APPLICATION AND DIRECTIONS ARE ON THE BACK

Keep a copy of this application and payment schedule for your records.

2018 Installment Payment Plan ApplicationCurrent plan members do not need to re-apply. Submit your application online at www.pbctax.com or mail to: Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3715. Keep a copy of this application and payment schedule 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 are mailed to the mailing address of record.

Contact the Tax Collector at 561-355-2264 or ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com if you do not receive your bill by June 9, 2018.

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

This is a new application for Installment Payment Plan participation beginning June 2018.

PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBER (PCN) ORTANGIBLE 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:

Payment OptionsPayments 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 www.pbctax.com.• eCheck

> FREE.> Banks have different routing numbers. Confirm correct

routing number with your bank.• Credit Card

> A 2.5% convenience fee ($2.00 minimum fee) is appliedto each credit card transaction. Credit card paymentlimit is $99,999.99.

> Convenience fees are collected by the credit cardvendor 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 and 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 33402-3353• Send payments by overnight/express mail to:

301 N. Olive Ave., 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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.• We accept cash, check or credit/debit card.

> A $2.50 convenience fee is applied to each $500.00increment on a debit card transaction.

> Convenience fees are not retained by our office.

Pay By Wire Transfer:• Email Wires@pbctax.com for instructions.

Your Tax Bill ExplainedSearch, pay, view or print a duplicate tax bill at www.pbctax.com.

Property Control Number (PCN)or Tangible Personal PropertyAccount Number (TPP)

A unique number is assigned to each property. Refer to this number when making inquiries.

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Property Owner(s)

Verify ownership. If the propertyhas been sold, forward the bill to thenew owner(s) or return it to our o� cemarked “SOLD.”

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Mailing Address

If your mailing address has changed,contact the Property Appraiser.

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Exemptions

Approved exemptions will appearhere. Report errors to the PropertyAppraiser at (561) 355-2866.

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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 discountPay one amount. � e amount due re� ects 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.

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Assessed, Exemption & Taxable

Some exemptions are only applicable to certain taxing authorities.

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Delinquent Tax Message

PAST YEAR(S) TAX IS DELINQUENT (if message displayed). Contact Tax Collector at (561) 355-2264 for the delinquent amount due and payment options.

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Payment OptionsPayments 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 www.pbctax.com.• eCheck > FREE. > Banks have different routing numbers. Confirm correct routing number with your bank.• Credit Card > A 2.5% convenience fee ($2.00 minimum fee) is applied to each credit card transaction. Credit card payment limit is $99,999.99. > Convenience fees are collected by the credit 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 and 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 33402-3353• Send payments by overnight/express mail to: 301 N. Olive Ave., 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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.• We accept cash, check or credit/debit card. > A $2.50 convenience fee is applied to each $500.00 increment on a debit card transaction. > Convenience fees are not retained by our office.

Pay By Wire Transfer:• Email Wires@pbctax.com for instructions.

2018 Installment Payment Plan ApplicationCurrent plan members do not need to re-apply. Submit your application online at www.pbctax.com or mail to: Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, P.O. Box 3715, West Palm Beach, FL 33402-3715. Keep a copy of this application and payment schedule 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 are mailed to the mailing address of record.

Contact the Tax Collector at 561-355-2264 or ClientAdvocate@taxcollectorpbc.com if you do not receive your bill by June 9, 2018.

PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

This is a new application for Installment Payment Plan participation beginning June 2018.

PROPERTY CONTROL NUMBER (PCN) ORTANGIBLE 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 8/3/17 PBCTC 534