Tangible Exemption Renewal Palm Beach County
In Palm Beach County, Florida, the $25,000 tangible personal property (TPP) tax exemption is not automatically applied to new accounts—you must actively request it by filing the proper documentation. However, once you’ve qualified, the filing process in future years may become easier depending on your property’s assessed value.
First-Time Filing: Required to Claim the Exemption
To receive the $25,000 exemption, all businesses, rental property owners, and entities that own or lease tangible personal property must file Form DR-405 (Tangible Personal Property Tax Return) with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office by April 1 of the tax year. This applies even if your tangible assets total $25,000 or less.
The purpose of the initial filing is to establish your business or rental property in the system and to report the value of your tangible assets. Without this first filing, you will not be granted the exemption, and any property you own may be assessed and taxed in full.
After the First Year: It May Be Automatic—With Conditions
If your filed return confirms that the total value of your tangible personal property is $25,000 or less, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser may issue you a filing waiver in future years. This waiver means you are not required to file Form DR-405 again, unless:
- Your property exceeds the $25,000 threshold in a future year, or
- You receive notification from the Property Appraiser requesting a new filing, or
- Your business has moved, closed, changed ownership, or added new assets.
In other words, you do not need to request the exemption every year manually, but you must stay compliant with any changes in your asset valuation or business status.
Stay Informed to Keep the Exemption
If your tangible property value ever exceeds $25,000, you must resume annual filing. Failure to do so could result in:
- Losing the exemption for that tax year
- Late filing penalties
- A full tax assessment on your assets
Final Thoughts
In summary, you must file initially to receive the exemption. After that, it may be automatically renewed if your property remains under $25,000 and you receive a waiver notice. Always monitor your asset value and watch for communication from the Property Appraiser to maintain compliance.
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