Welcome to the official website of the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. This Terms & Conditions page outlines the rules, responsibilities, disclaimers, and usage guidelines that govern your access and interaction with our digital services. By visiting, browsing, or using any part of this website, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these terms in full.
Please review these terms carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these conditions, you should not use this website or any of its features.
Purpose of the Website
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s website is designed to provide the public with access to property-related information, including:
- Parcel data
- Assessed and market values
- Ownership and exemption status
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping tools
- Online forms for exemptions and address changes
- Millage rates and tax estimate calculators
The information provided serves educational, research, administrative, and transparency purposes for the public, property owners, real estate professionals, and government entities.
Use of Content and Materials
All materials on this website are the intellectual property of the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser unless otherwise noted. These include but are not limited to:
- Text content
- Images, maps, and graphics
- PDFs, forms, and documents
- Database outputs
- Software tools or applications (e.g., tax calculators, parcel viewers)
Permitted Use:
- You may view, download, and print materials for personal, educational, or non-commercial use.
- Attribution should be provided when sharing content publicly.
Prohibited Use:
- Modifying, reproducing, distributing, publishing, or creating derivative works for commercial purposes without explicit permission.
- Using automated scripts, bots, or scraping tools to extract large portions of data.
- Framing or mirroring any part of the website in another website without authorization.
User Conduct
By accessing this website, you agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose or activity.
- Interfere with the security or functionality of the website.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts or restricted areas.
- Submit false information in any form, application, or communication.
- Introduce malicious software, viruses, or harmful scripts.
We reserve the right to terminate access to users who violate these terms or abuse website services.
Public Records Notice
Florida has a very broad public records law. Under Florida law, most written communications to or from government officials regarding county business are public records and may be disclosed to the public and media upon request.
Note: If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact us by phone or in writing.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser makes every effort to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information on this website. However, we provide no guarantee or warranty, either expressed or implied, that:
- The information is complete, correct, or up-to-date.
- The website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or harmful components.
- Use of the data will meet your specific requirements.
All information is provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser or its employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or revenue
- Business interruption
- Claims by third parties
This applies regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from your use of or reliance on the website or its contents.
External Links
Our website may link to third-party websites or external resources for additional information or convenience. These links:
- Do not constitute an endorsement by our office.
- Are not maintained or governed by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser.
- May have their own terms of use and privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of external sites.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information you submit and to secure our systems from unauthorized access. However, due to the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users provide information at their own risk.
We encourage users to avoid submitting sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security Numbers) through unsecured web forms.
Changes to Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to update or change these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal actions arising out of the use of this website shall be filed in the courts of Palm Beach County, Florida. Have a look at our frequently asked questions before reaching out.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at:
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
301 N Olive Avenue, Suite 2301
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
📞 Phone: (561) 355-2866
📧 Email: webmaster@pbcgov.org