Boynton Beach Property Records

Property records for Boynton Beach are maintained by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and include ownership data, assessed and taxable values, legal descriptions, exemption status, building characteristics, and sales history for every parcel within the city. Boynton Beach is one of Palm Beach County's larger cities, and its records run through the same countywide system used for all Palm Beach County parcels. This page explains how to search those records, what they contain, how to get a homestead exemption, how to use the South County Service Center near Boynton Beach, and where to find related documents at the county clerk.

How Boynton Beach Property Records Are Managed

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, led by Dorothy Jacks, manages all property records for Boynton Beach. The main office is at 301 N Olive Avenue, Suite 2301, West Palm Beach FL 33401, phone (561) 355-2866. The general email is PACustomerService@pbcgov.org. The full office website is at pbcpao.gov.

Boynton Beach residents also have access to the South County Service Center, which is much closer to home. That satellite office is at 14925 Cumberland Drive, Suite 101, Delray Beach FL 33446, phone (561) 276-1250. The South County office handles most of the same services as the main office, including exemption applications, address changes, and general property inquiries. Visiting the South County location is often more convenient for Boynton Beach property owners than driving to West Palm Beach.

The Property Appraiser sets assessed values and processes exemptions. It does not send tax bills or collect payments. Those functions belong to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector. If you have a billing question, contact the Tax Collector. If you have a value or exemption question, contact the PA.

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's main website provides free access to all Boynton Beach parcel data by owner name, address, or parcel control number.

Search Boynton Beach parcels at pbcpao.gov for current ownership, values, and exemption data at no cost.

Search Boynton Beach Property Records Online

The Palm Beach County PA online portal lets you search Boynton Beach parcels by owner name, property address, or parcel control number (PCN). The PCN is the unique identifier for each parcel in Palm Beach County. You can find the PCN on a tax bill, deed, or prior search result. It is the fastest way to pull up a specific record.

Each parcel record shows the current owner and their mailing address, the legal description, lot size, building square footage, year built, construction type, assessed value, taxable value, applied exemptions, and sales history. The sales history section lists all recorded transfers with the sale date, price, and the Official Record Book and Page where the deed was filed.

The portal also shows which taxing authorities apply to the parcel. Boynton Beach properties may be subject to levies from Palm Beach County, the City of Boynton Beach, the school board, and special districts like water control or drainage districts. Each levy applies its own millage rate to the taxable value, and the total of all levies makes up your tax bill.

All online searches are free. No registration is needed. The system runs around the clock. For research requiring certified data or bulk records, contact the PA's customer service team at PACustomerService@pbcgov.org or call the South County office at (561) 276-1250.

What Boynton Beach Property Records Include

Boynton Beach property records include all the standard data maintained by the PA for every parcel in Palm Beach County. Ownership information lists the current titleholder and their mailing address. When a property is sold, the new deed is recorded with the Palm Beach County Clerk, and the PA updates its records accordingly. There may be a short lag between recording and the PA update.

Value data shows the just value (market value), the assessed value (which may be capped for homestead properties), and the taxable value after exemptions are subtracted. All three numbers matter. The just value reflects what the PA thinks the property is worth. The taxable value is what your tax bill is based on.

Building data covers the property class, year built, total heated area, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and construction quality. For residential properties, the PA gathers this from field inspections, aerial photography, and permit data. For newer properties, the data is often more current. Older buildings may have some data that is out of date if unpermitted work was done over the years.

Exemption data lists every exemption tied to the parcel, whether homestead, senior, disability, widow, veteran, or other. Each exemption reduces the taxable value by its allowed amount under Florida law. The sum of all exemptions equals the difference between the assessed value and the taxable value shown on your TRIM notice and tax bill.

Homestead Exemption for Boynton Beach Residents

Florida's homestead exemption is available to Boynton Beach property owners who use the property as their primary, permanent residence. The exemption reduces assessed value by up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all tax levies, including school taxes. The second $25,000 applies only to non-school levies. Both portions together lower the taxable value and reduce the annual tax bill.

To be eligible, you must own the property and live in it as your primary Florida residence as of January 1 of the tax year. You need proof of primary residency, typically a Florida driver's license or ID with the Boynton Beach address, combined with proof of ownership. Applications can be filed online through the pbcpao.gov website, in person at the South County Service Center in Delray Beach, or at the main office in West Palm Beach.

The filing deadline is March 1. Applications postmarked or submitted after March 1 will not take effect until the following tax year. If you moved in after January 1, you can still apply before March 1 of the same year and qualify. Contact the PA at (561) 276-1250 or PACustomerService@pbcgov.org if you have questions about eligibility or the application process.

Once you have homestead status, the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast your assessed value can rise. The cap is 3% per year or the CPI rate, whichever is lower. Over years of rising market values, this creates a growing gap between market value and assessed value for long-term homestead holders. When the property is sold and the new owner does not claim homestead, the assessed value resets to full market value the following January 1.

If you sell your Boynton Beach homestead and buy a new Florida homestead, you can transfer the Save Our Homes benefit through portability. You have up to three years from giving up the old homestead to apply for portability on the new one. File the portability application at the same time you apply for the new homestead exemption at the PA office serving your new property's county.

City of Boynton Beach Government Resources

The City of Boynton Beach's main office is at 100 E Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach FL 33435, phone 561-742-6000. The city website is at boynton-beach.org. The city handles local ordinances, zoning, and public records requests at the city level. Zoning maps, land use data, and code enforcement records are available through the city.

The Building Division manages permits and inspections within the city. Contact them at 561-742-6330 or online at boynton-beach.org/building-department. Permit records are public. Searching permit history helps you find out about structural changes, additions, pool installations, or other work done on a property over time. Always verify that permits are closed with a final inspection rather than just pulled.

Official Records at the County Clerk

Deeds, mortgages, liens, and all other recorded instruments for Boynton Beach properties are held by the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts. Under Chapter 28 of the Florida Statutes, the Clerk is the legal custodian of the county's official records index. You can search those records online through the Clerk's website, often using a grantor or grantee name or the document Book and Page number from the PA record.

Online searches at the Clerk are free. Certified paper copies carry a per-page fee set under Chapter 28. Common documents you can find include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgage satisfactions, judgment liens, lis pendens filings, and easement agreements. These documents together give you the full ownership and encumbrance history for a parcel.

Public access to all of these records is guaranteed by Chapter 119, Florida's Public Records Law. The law requires that property records be open to all members of the public without the need to state a reason for the request. Most searches can be done entirely online without visiting a government office.

The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's phone directory page lists all PA office contacts including the South County Service Center near Boynton Beach.

Find the right contact for your Boynton Beach property question at pbcpao.gov/by-phone.htm, including the South County Service Center number.

TRIM Notice and Property Tax Calendar

Each August, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser sends a TRIM notice to every Boynton Beach property owner. The notice shows the proposed assessed and taxable values, the millage rates from each taxing authority, and the estimated tax bill. You have 25 days from the mailing date to file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board if you think the value is too high.

The VAB petition process is free. You can represent yourself or hire a tax agent or attorney. Evidence is reviewed at a hearing, and the VAB issues a ruling. If the ruling reduces your assessed value, the November tax bill reflects the corrected amount. Filing a petition does not delay your obligation to pay the tax; you pay the bill and receive a refund if the VAB rules in your favor.

Tax bills are mailed in November. Early payment discounts: 4% in November, 3% in December, 2% in January, 1% in February. Full payment is due by March 31. Properties with unpaid taxes after March 31 enter the tax certificate process. The county sells certificates to third-party investors, who earn interest until the owner pays the back taxes.

Florida property tax rules are set by Chapter 192 and Chapter 193. These statutes cover how property is valued, what exemptions exist, the timeline from assessment to collection, and the rights of property owners to challenge values. Knowing these rules helps you manage your records and avoid missing important deadlines.

Nearby Cities

Boynton Beach is in central Palm Beach County with several other large cities nearby that have property record pages.