As we step into a new year and the winter season begins in Palm Beach, we’re excited to share updates, highlights, and what’s ahead for the community. 

Boards and Commissions

The Town of Palm Beach is supported by a diverse group of volunteer boards and commissions that advise the Town Council, oversee planning and design standards, and manage key municipal functions.  

Mobility & Transportation News  

Parking Update

The Town is implementing a new comprehensive Parking Management system that will utilize vehicle information and license plate numbers, eliminating the need for a Townwide ParkMobile sticker on vehicles. Once registered in the system, the first two hours will be complimentary in a ParkMobile parking spot. The system will allow for self-service registration. All existing 2025 permits will remain valid until February 28, 2026. 

• Monday, January 26, 2026: Registration opens for 2026 RPP and RPP Visitor Permits  
• Monday, February 9, 2026: Registration opens for 2026 Townwide Parking Permits (TPP)  

Future parking information notifications will be delivered via the Town’s information and news communications. To update your communication subscriptions, address, and preferred language, please visit the ‘Stay Connected’ section of the website. Please call 561.838.5410 or email webinfo@townofpalmbeach.com with any issues or requests for assistance.   

Traffic

Visit the Traffic Impact webpage for up-to-date information on current and upcoming construction activity across Town. The page includes details on undergrounding work, paving schedules, and FDOT projects, helping residents and visitors plan around potential traffic impacts. 

Around Town: Projects and Updates 

Several projects were completed or are in progress throughout the Town with strong cross-department collaboration:  

• Approximately 500,000 cubic yards of sand will be dredged from offshore and placed along the beach in the Midtown area. Construction is expected to take place from January through April 2026.  For details, please see the Midtown Beach Renourishment flyer. Additionally, construction equipment will be on the beach moving dredged sand between Seminole Avenue and Gulfstream Road. Beachgoers may experience detours, but all access points will remain open.  
• Trucks will haul sand from the sand stockpile at Reach 7 Phipps Ocean Park project to the dunes of Reaches 8 and 9 on the Southend. To learn more, please click on this dune restoration flyer.  
• The Royal Poinciana Median Beautification Project was successfully finished with support from Engineering, Facilities, and the Town’s community partner, the Garden Club.   
• While construction continues at Phipps Ocean Park, the new racquet (tennis) facility officially opened in November, including the addition of pickleball courts.   
• The Par 3 structural, painting, and balcony repairs were completed in October 2025.   
• The holiday season’s installation of the Christmas trees at Bradley Park, Town Hall Square, and Worth Avenue, and onsite assistance for community partner-sponsored and hosted holiday events on December 2, 2025, were supported by Public Works’ Facilities Division. [Insert Image] 
• Water Resources Division (WRD) responded swiftly to a 30-inch force main break in West Palm Beach on December 4. Working closely with the City of West Palm Beach and contractors, WRD staff stopped the spill, completed repairs, restored service, and repaired the roadway, with many staff members working late hours and through the weekend. 
• Delineators were installed on Brazilian Avenue and County Road as part of the Town’s continued pursuit of improved traffic and safety.  

Public Safety & Emergency Services News 

In partnership with Safeguard Palm Beach and the Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, Public Safety Day on December 6, 2025, was hosted at Lake Drive Park by the Town Marina. The family-friendly event welcomed residents and visitors to meet first responders, explore police and fire equipment, and learn more about the public safety services that protect our community.

Set up your Medical ID on your iPhone or Android. By setting up Medical ID you give Palm Beach Fire-Rescue instant access to vital details like allergies, medications, and emergency contacts. It takes only minutes to set up, and it could save your life. 

Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, Annual Gold Classic and Dinner is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026.  

Citizens Academy will take place February 18 – March 11, 2026. Registration is open for this exceptional community public safety education program for adults in Palm Beach! Sign up for Citizens Academy.  

News, Notices, and Notable 

Construction and Landscaping

At the November 12, 2025, Town Council meeting, Resolution 022-2025 was updated, revising Construction and Landscaping Working Hours. The ordinance updates the dates included in the summer/winter date ranges, which are now more in line with the Worth Avenue district: Summer is defined as May 1 to October 30, and Winter is defined as November 1 to April 30. Please view the revised Construction and Landscaping Working Hours. 

Flight Path Restrictions

Temporary Flight Restrictions over President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club took effect on October 20, 2025, establishing a 24-hour no-fly zone extending one nautical mile in each direction and are currently set to remain in place through at least October 20, 2026. Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach County have filed legal challenges requesting that the Federal Aviation Administration review the process used to establish the temporary flight restrictions. Rep. Frankel indicated that while some details of the briefing were classified, the Secret Service expressed a willingness to engage further with local officials, airport leadership, and affected residents. She emphasized the importance of striking a balance between presidential security and fairness, while minimizing the community's impacts. View Rep. Frankel’s hearing. The Town has posted updates and links on the website in the current issues section.  

Property Tax: What Residents Should Know 

(1) The Florida Legislature is considering proposals to reduce or eliminate certain property taxes for homeowners, especially for long-time residents and retirees. Property taxes fund most local services, including police and fire protection, roads and infrastructure, parks and recreation, and Town administration. In fact, 67% of the Town’s General Fund comes from property taxes. 

While some proposals could reduce taxes for homeowners, significant cuts could also affect the Town’s ability to maintain current services. Currently, multiple proposed bills are being discussed at the committee level. The Town is closely monitoring the process, coordinating with statewide partners, and preparing for potential impacts; however, no changes to services are currently expected. Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. 

(2) With respect to property values and any potential impacts related to the flight path, property assessments are handled by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office, which is an elected constitutional office independent of the Town. 

How property values are evaluated and what that could mean for your 2026 tax bill: 

• Property values are based on market activity. If sales prices in a neighborhood decline, the Property Appraiser reviews that data and adjusts assessed values, accordingly, as required by Florida law. 
• If there is verified sales data showing that FAA flight restrictions have a sustained impact on property values, the Property Appraiser’s Office will evaluate the affected areas during the next assessment cycle and make any market-supported adjustments. 
• At this time, there is no evidence that the recent FAA flight restrictions have affected real estate market activity or sale prices in the impacted neighborhoods. The Property Appraiser’s Office will continue to monitor sales closely to ensure values remain fair and equitable based on actual market conditions. 
• In addition, residents always have the right to appeal their assessed value through the Value Adjustment Board (VAB): 
• After you receive your TRIM Notice (which shows your proposed property value for the tax year), you may file an appeal if you believe the value is not accurate. For reference, the 2025 TRIM Notices were mailed on August 21, 2025. 
• For 2025, the deadline to file an appeal was September 15, 2025. The deadline for appealing 2026 values will likely fall around the same time. 
• This is an annual process available to all property owners. 

Administrative Highlights

Upcoming Town-observed holidays 

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19, 2026 
• Presidents Day: February 16, 2026 

Administrative offices will be closed on Town-observed holidays. Service delivery changes and other schedule adjustments, including landscape and construction work, will be posted on the Town’s website calendar and announced in a news release approximately one week before the holiday. Download the printable holiday schedule. 

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