Dear Friends,
This month, I, along with our employees, say a fond farewell to a true pillar of our
organization, Pat Bradley, our Chief of Tax Services. After an incredible 42 years of service, Pat is ready to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
It is a bittersweet time, as for more than four decades, Pat has been the steady hand guiding our tax operations. He has seen this office evolve from manual processes to the digital age and all the while his commitment to accuracy, integrity, and unparalleled service never wavered. His legacy is not just in the thousands of complex tax matters he resolved, but the leadership and mentorship he provided to countless staff and the trust he built with the taxpayers of our county.
For me personally, it has been an honor and pleasure working alongside Pat and gaining the
vast knowledge that he harnesses after such an amazing career. His deep-rooted
expertise, presence and sense of humor will be deeply missed. I wish him the very best in
retirement.
Anne M. Gannon
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County
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This month, our Chief of Tax Services, Pat Bradley, is retiring after 42 years with our organization. I sat down with him to get his perspective on his career, his tips for his successor, and a glimpse at what his future holds.
Over the course of his tenure with the TCO, Pat says that one of the accomplishments that makes him most proud is, “feeling like I made doing business with the Tax Collector convenient for the taxpayers.”
He worked to streamline processes for our staff and gave them the knowledge and the confidence to work to the best of their abilities.
As you might imagine, a lot has changed about the waywe conduct our operations in the past four decades. Pat notes that the TCO is an “ever-changing and growing environment.” He has seen the progression from “the early days of manual posting of payments to advanced technology and equipment.”
Looking ahead, Pat notes that, “the roadmap will continue to change in the near future with technology advances and legislation.”
Pat says that his role as Chief of Tax Services has been “a rewarding experience collecting tax dollars efficiently with many deadlines and meetings.” His advice for his successor is great advice for anyone leading a group of employees: “you can’t do it alone; rely on your staff to bring it all together as a team.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to a community, and build many relationships professionally and personally,” says Pat.
And what does the future hold?
“I’m looking forward to being able to take my time and enjoy whatever life has in store without a set time schedule,” says Pat. “As a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary, I can give more time to our volunteer organization and continue to serve people.”
Enjoy your retirement, Pat!
The 2026 Jupiter Jubilee was another event to remember! On Saturday, February 7, the Town of Jupiter invited the community to its Municipal Complex for a day of family fun including live music, a kid’s fun zone, police & fire demonstrations, and food trucks.
We were delighted to participate in the Jubilee’s Civic Fair. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our North County neighbors and provide insights into the various services we offer. Our volunteers stayed busy fielding a wide range of questions, from local property tax reform to the ease of doing business in our state. The highlight of the day? One attendee stopped by the booth only to realize she was speaking with the same Client Care Representative who had helped her over the phone! It was a wonderful moment of personal connection that truly brought our services to life.
A sincere thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to
say hello. We also want to extend our gratitude to our dedicated staff, Tanner, Thao, Amy, Monika, Terri-Ann, Lisandra and Michele, who volunteered their time and expertise to support our North County neighbors. Providing outreach to North County is a highlight of our year, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon!
If you were unable to connect with us at the Jubilee, we invite you to visit our booth at one of these upcoming community events:
- Palm Beach Pride, March 28 & 29 at Bryant Park in Downtown Lake Worth
- Black Gold Jubilee, April 18 at Torrey Island Campground in Belle Glade
Ready to make your property tax payment more manageable? Our Installment Payment Plan (IPP) is for you! Our budget-friendly IPP allows you to
make four smaller property or tangible property tax payments throughout the year instead of payingone lump sum.
To sign up:
- Your estimated property tax must total more
than $100. - You must complete an application during the November 1 – April 30 enrollment period.
- If your first payment (due June/July) is not received, you will be removed from the Installment Payment Plan.
- Once you are enrolled in the IPP, there is no need to re-apply, just pay your first installment payment by the deadline to remain in the Installment Payment Plan.
Apply online at pbctax.gov/ipp. Deadline to enroll for the 2026 property tax season is April 30, 2026. You will receive your first installment bill in June and enrollment is complete when your first installment payment is received during the month of June or July. Below is the schedule for when IPP payments are due throughout the year:
Payment 1 of 4 –
- Pay by June 30 – you will be billed approximately 1/4 of your estimated property taxes, with a 6% discount applied or
- Pay by July 31 – if you choose to pay after the June 30 payment date and by the July 31 deadline, you will be billed approximately 1/4 of your estimated property taxes and you will not receive any discount. Failure to make the first installment by the July 31 deadline will result in being removed from the Payment Plan.
Payment 2 of 4 – Pay by September 30, 2026. Amount billed is 1/4 of the total estimated taxes discounted 4.5%
Payment 3 of 4 – Pay by December 31, 2026. Amount billed is 1/4 of the total estimated taxes plus half of any adjustment due to 2026 Property Taxes, discounted 3%.
Payment 4 of 4 – Pay by March 31, 2027. The remaining balance after June, September, and December payments are applied plus half of any adjustment due to 2026 Property Taxes, no discount applied.
If you miss the September payment, that payment will be due with the December payment. If you miss the December payment, it will be due with the March Payment. Any amount remaining unpaid on April 1 becomes delinquent.
I want to share an important statewide policy update from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) regarding
how driver license tests will be handled. Whether you are a first-time driver or renewing your license, I want to ensure you are prepared for your visit. Per the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), all driver license exams are transitioning to a statewide English-only standard.
Here is the timeline for testing:
- Now thru March 31, 2026: Exams are available in English and Spanish for all residents.
- Beginning April 1, 2026: Exams will only be available in English.
Please note: Language translation devices and interpreters are no longer permitted during any portion of the testing process.
To ensure you get the service you need when you need it, we highly recommend booking your reservation at pbctax.gov/reservations as early as possible.
Because demand is high, please keep these average reservation wait times in mind when scheduling:
| Service Type | Average Lead Time Needed |
| Driver License/ID Card | 20-30 Business Days |
| Written Test | 15-25 Business Days |
| Road Test | 7-14 Business Days |
For those of you who are preparing to take the written and/or road test, you can take free online practice tests for both the written and road portions of the test by visiting driving-tests.org/florida. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Safe driving!
Important Dates & Holidays
| April 1 | Tourist Development Tax Due |
| April 1 | Passover Begins |
| April 3 | Good Friday |
| April 5 | Easter |
| April 9 | Passover Ends |
| April 30 | IPP Enrollment Deadline for 2026 Taxes |
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