Dear Friends,
The 2025 Property Tax season is here. Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property tax bills go out November 1. I encourage you to review your tax bill promptly and maximize your savings with an early payment discount. The biggest savings is available the month of November, so pay in November and receive a 4% discount on your tax bill. The discount will decrease in subsequent months, with 3% in December, 2% in January and 1% in February. There is no discount in March and taxes become delinquent April 1, 2026.
After you receive your tax bill, there are several ways to pay your property taxes: online by visiting pbctax.gov, by mail and in-person by making a reservation at pbctax.gov/reservations.
If you have any questions about your property tax bill, you can visit our website at pbctax.gov.
Anne M. Gannon
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County
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Are you looking for a more budget-friendly way to pay your property taxes? Starting November 1, you can enroll in our Installment Payment Plan (IPP), which allows you to pay in four smaller payments throughout the year.
How does it work?
- Complete an application during the November 1 – April 30 enrollment period.
- Your estimated property tax must total more than $100.
- Your 2026 property tax payments will be four installments due in June/July, September, December and March.
- You will receive a discount on your tax bill of slightly under 4%.
- Once you are enrolled in the IPP, there is no need to re-apply, just pay your first installment payment by the June/July deadline to remain in the Installment Payment Plan.
For new enrollees, the IPP goes into effect for the 2026 property taxes, not your current 2025 bill. To learn more, visit pbctax.gov/ipp.
Over the past six years, my office has had the honor of participating in the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration pin distribution program. I have honored hundreds of Palm Beach County Vietnam Veterans and their families with a special commemorative lapel pin as my way of saying “thank you” for their service and sacrifice.
This is the official pin of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Each pin is embossed with the heartfelt message, “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You.”
Requests can be made by completing a request form online at pbctax.gov/vet-pin. Your pin, along with my personal letter of appreciation will be mailed directly to you. These commemorative pins are available to Vietnam Veterans, while supplies last, now through November 30. Veterans are only eligible to receive one pin; therefore, if you previously received your commemorative pin, no need to request again. You must be a Palm Beach County resident to participate. We thank you for your service and we are most honored to recognize you with this special commemorative lapel pin.
Fall in Palm Beach County is full of activities at Mounts Botanical Garden you do not want to miss! Kick off the month with the Fall Plant Sale & Festival on Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the ultimate “Garden-Lovers’ Event” to elevate your landscaping. Early birds and members can enjoy an exclusive preview on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. While you are there on November 1, you do not want to miss the Orchids Are For Everyone Potting Workshop at 10:00 a.m., a perfect chance to get some tips from the Tropical Orchid Society.
Wednesday, November 5, Palm Beach County residents can enjoy FREE admission all day. Then, grab the leash for Dogs’ Day in the Garden on Sunday, November 9, where your furry friends can join you for a stroll, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For the dedicated plant enthusiast, the FL Native Plant Society will host a free meeting on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information about these events and more, visit www.mounts.org.
Important Dates & Holidays
| November 1 | 2026 IPP Enrollment Begins |
| November 1 | 2025 Property Tax Season Begins Through March 31 |
| November 1 | 4% Property Tax Discount Begins |
| November 3 | Tourist Development Tax Due |
| November 11 | Veterans Day – Tax Collector Offices Closed |
| November 27 | Thanksgiving Day – Tax Collector Offices Closed |
| November 28 | Thanksgiving Holiday – Tax Collector Offices Closed |
| November 30 | Last Day of Hurricane Season |
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