PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Dorothy Jacks was elected as Palm Beach County’s Property Appraiser in 2016 after a distinguished 28-year career in the office. As a Certified Florida Appraiser and Assessment Administration Specialist, she has the highest professional designation in Florida and one of the highest international designations for someone who holds the office of Property Appraiser.
In the Property Appraiser’s Office, Ms. Jacks has held positions at every level. Prior to her election, she was the Chief Deputy Property Appraiser, where she focused her efforts on hiring professional and technical staff with the highest industry credentials, implementing budget reductions and overseeing effective management information systems. Among her most notable accomplishments is the creation of the award-winning Property Appraiser's Public Access (PAPA) website, the go-to tool for business, industry and government to access property data. It’s free and it’s available 24/7, as is PAPA Mobile, the browser-based tool for mobile devices.
Her expertise in property appraisal, assessment administration, tax law and government jurisdiction operations has earned Jacks regional, national and worldwide recognition as a leader in her field. She served as president of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), an 8,000-member worldwide organization of professional assessing and appraising officials in 2018.
Ms. Jacks’ key initiatives for the Property Appraiser's Office are focused on producing a fair and equitable tax roll, broadening the efficiency of the office, embracing new and innovative technology, enhancing community outreach and increasing exceptional customer service for all taxpayers in Palm Beach County.
Contact Information
General Questions: (561) 355-3230
Property Appraiser, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA (pbcgov.org)
Main Office & Downtown Service Center
County Governmental Center
Main Office – 5th Floor
Downtown Service Center (Exemptions) – 1st Floor
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 355-2866