The Season Opener: Your 2026–27 Guide to Season in Jupiter

Last updated: November 2026

The light changes first.

Sometime in the fall the humidity breaks. The Loxahatchee goes glassy at dawn. Dock lines that sat slack all summer start moving again. And the people who know Jupiter best start doing the quiet work that makes the next six months feel easy.

This is that work. Dates, deadlines and the rhythm of a season done with intention.

November: Open the House, Then Open the Calendar

Hurricane season ends November 30. This is when shutters come down, generators get serviced and the boat goes back in. If someone else manages the house while you're away, walk it with them before you settle in. If no one does, our ownership services exist for exactly this.

Then the calendar. The dates below fill fast, and the best tables, tee times and slips go to the people who plan in November.

November to February: The Water Wakes Up

The stretch from Fort Pierce to West Palm Beach is called Sailfish Alley for a reason. Peak sailfish runs November through February, and the Jupiter Inlet puts you on it in minutes, not hours. That is the case for waterfront and boating living in one sentence. Deep water. The ocean as a backyard.

It is also why Admirals Cove, Jupiter Inlet Colony and Jonathan's Landing stay on the short list of anyone who keeps a boat.

December: The Table Is Set

The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival runs December 10 to 13. Chefs, long dinners, the island at its most social. A reminder that walkable, downtown living in West Palm Beach is now its own lifestyle, not a compromise.

January to March: The Season at Full Speed

• Winter Equestrian Festival, January through early April, Wellington International. The pull behind ranch, farm and equestrian property.
• ArtiGras, February, Gardens North County District Park (2027 dates to be announced).
• Cognizant Classic, February 25 to 28, PGA National. The Florida Swing starts here, and it is a fair preview of why golf and club communities like The Bear's Club and Tequesta Country Club hold their appeal.
• Palm Beach International Boat Show, March, Flagler Drive.

The Dates That Matter: December 31 and March 1

If Florida is becoming home, not a second home, the date is March 1. That is the filing deadline for the homestead exemption with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, and eligibility is based on your status as of January 1.

Why it matters: a homesteaded home's assessed value can rise no more than 3% a year. A non-homestead home is capped at 10% today, dropping to 5% in 2027 under Amendment 3. On a waterfront property, that gap still compounds.

The news this month: Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on November 3 with about 62% of the vote, according to unofficial Associated Press results. The changes take effect January 1, 2027. The detail for anyone arriving: under the amendment, people who were not Florida residents on December 31, 2026 start with today's homestead exemption, and the larger exemption begins in their fifth year of homestead. If you are weighing a move this season, that date is worth a conversation with your CPA. We broke it down in Amendment 3, Explained. Talk to your tax advisor before you plan around it.

Where the Market Sits Going In

• Jupiter: median sale price $699,667 in September 2026, up 16.6% from a year earlier, about 68 days on market, homes selling at roughly 95% of list (Redfin, all home types).
• Palm Beach County single-family: median $656,000, up 6.7% year over year, a median 43 days to contract and 3.6 months of supply (MIAMI REALTORS, September 2026 data).
• The top of the market: 179 Palm Beach County sales of $10 million or more through mid-October, the most in any calendar year on record (MIAMI REALTORS).

Read plainly: fall gives buyers time and room to negotiate before the season fills the calendar. Sellers who list before the January rush meet the most motivated buyers first. See what your home is worth.

Rent First, or Buy Now?

Both work. Renting a season lets you test Jupiter Island mornings against Abacoa evenings before you commit. Buying before January means you live the season as an owner. Our seasonal leasing team can line up options now.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does season start in Jupiter? Informally after Thanksgiving, practically in October. The best rentals and the best-prepared buyers move before the crowds arrive.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Palm Beach County? March 1, based on your residency status as of January 1.

Did Amendment 3 pass? Yes. Florida voters approved it on November 3, 2026 with about 62% of the vote (unofficial AP results). It takes effect January 1, 2027. New residents who were not Florida residents on December 31, 2026 start with the current homestead exemption.

When is sailfish season off Jupiter? Peak is November through February.

When is the Cognizant Classic? February 25 to 28 at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens.

Is fall a good time to buy in Jupiter? Jupiter homes sold at roughly 95% of list price in September, which gives buyers room to negotiate before peak season.

What should seasonal owners do before arriving? Have the house inspected after hurricane season, service generators and AC, put the boat back in, and line up management for the months you're away.

The season is coming either way. Arrive on purpose.

Live with intention. Start a conversation.

Sources: Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival; Wellington International (WEF); ArtiGras; Cognizant Classic; Palm Beach International Boat Show; Palm Beach County Property Appraiser; Associated Press (Amendment 3 results, unofficial); Redfin Jupiter housing market (September 2026); MIAMI REALTORS (October 2026 release, September data).