Dear Friends,
This time of year tends to be busy for our community engagement team as many organizations schedule their outdoor events before the weather gets too hot – I do not blame them!
So in March, my team and I had the honor and pleasure of participating in two local parades – the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Palm Beach Pride parade. It is such a joy for me to see everyone lined up along the route wearing their themed clothing, decorative hats and eye-catching face paint! The sense of community is hard to ignore at events like this and we look forward to them each and every year! We also applaud the hours and hours of work the organizers of these events endure and we appreciate the opportunity to participate and I hope to see you at next year’s parades!
In closing, I want to take this time to wish all our wonderful mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day!
Regards,
Anne M. Gannon
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County
Sign up for Tax Talk!
Never miss out on the latest information from your Palm Beach County Tax Collector!
In today’s digital landscape, staying connected with our office has never been easier! Through the power of social media, you can stay informed about important updates, events, and services. Additionally, leaving reviews on our Google Business Profile plays a key role in providing valuable feedback. Whether praising our exceptional service or suggesting areas for improvement, reviews help us learn from our experiences and interactions. Positive reviews can highlight the hard work and dedication of our employees, while constructive feedback helps us grow and improve.
Engaging with us online not only keeps you informed but also helps improve our services for you. So, take a moment today to leave us a Google Review by searching for Palm Beach County Tax Collector on Google, and choose the location you wish to leave the review for, then click “Write a review,” sign in if prompted, rate us, write your review, and then click “Post.” We look forward to reading your review!
As the population in Palm Beach County continues to grow, so does our water usage. Recent drought conditions and above average temperatures mean water conservation is an important step in managing and protecting our water supply. So, here are some steps you can take to help protect our water supply:
- Fix any leaking faucets, toilets or irrigation systems. One leaky faucet can waste 100 gallons of water a day!
- Update your shower head. The older the shower head, the more water it uses. Older shower heads can use up to 5 gallons of water per minute vs 2 gallons of water per minute with a new, low-flow shower head
- Landscape responsibly. A Florida friendly lawn utilizes native plants that will be drought tolerant. Water your lawn efficiently and be sure not to overwater. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), has developed a Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program, found at https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu.
A good place to start is to compute your household water usage through the water conservation calculator by visiting the South Florida Water Management.
Each year, our team participates in the Palm Beach Pride event, which is a two-day festival and parade organized by Compass Community Center that takes place in Lake Worth Beach in March.
The festival contains many informational and retail booths for attendees to engage with the many community organizations from around the area. We eagerly look forward to staffing an information booth for attendees to stop by and speak with our staff about anything related to our office. I am always appreciative of our employees who volunteer their time to be on hand to assist attendees who stop by our booth. In addition, we always have several materials and giveaways for those who stop by the booth.
I am proud of our continued support of this annual community event, and we look forward to Palm Beach Pride 2026!
Important Dates & Holidays
| May 1 | Tourist Development Tax Due |
| May 11 | Mother’s Day |
| May 26 | Memorial Day – Tax Collector Offices Closed |
Looking for a particular issue of Tax Talk? Complete a Public Record Request and we will send it to you.
Do you enjoy reading Tax Talk? Never miss an issue Sign Up to receive Tax Talk every month!