Florida homeowners may get partial property tax refunds if floods make homes unlivable for 30 days

Amid ongoing flooding that began on Nov. 1, a partial property tax refund could help affected households in Palm Beach County recover financially, according to WPEC.

To qualify, homeowners must have been unable to live in their residences for at least 30 consecutive days due to the flooding, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office said.

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Homeowners seeking the refund must submit an Application for Catastrophic Event Tax Refund, known as Form DR-465, along with supporting documentation to the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office.

Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks emphasized that homeowners whose houses sustained substantial damage should report it to her office as soon as they are able…

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