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Understanding Your Martin County Property Taxes

Original title: Property Tax - Martin County Tax Collector

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What This Bill Does

This guide explains how real estate property taxes are calculated, billed, and collected in Martin County. It outlines the timeline for tax payments, available early-payment discounts, and the process for handling delinquent accounts.

Why it matters

Property owners in Martin County are responsible for ensuring their taxes are paid annually, with payment deadlines and early-payment discounts affecting the total amount due each year.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners

Property owners are responsible for ensuring their annual property taxes are paid to the county.

Directly affected

Mortgage companies

Mortgage companies are responsible for requesting and receiving tax bills for properties where taxes are paid through an escrow account.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I have a question about my property assessment or ownership records?

Questions regarding exemptions, changes in ownership, address changes, or property assessments should be directed to the Property Appraiser’s Office at (772) 288-5608.

What happens if I pay my taxes after March?

Taxes become delinquent on April 1st, at which point a 3% interest penalty and advertising costs are added to the total.

How are millage rates determined?

s are set by the Board of County Commissioners, the School Board, City Commissioners, and other local taxing authorities.

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Escrow Responsibility

The document explicitly clarifies that mortgage companies are expected to request tax bills for escrowed accounts, shifting the administrative burden away from the individual homeowner in those cases.

Martin County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

Board of County Commissioners, Martin County Tax Collector, School Board and 2 more

OrganizationBoard of County Commissioners“A taxing authority that sets millage rates.”Map →

OrganizationMartin County Tax Collector“The government office responsible for collecting property taxes.”Map →

OrganizationSchool Board“A taxing authority that sets millage rates.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“The state agency that approves the tax roll.”Map →

OrganizationProperty Appraiser“The office responsible for valuing property and certifying the tax roll.”Map →

Sources

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martintaxcollector.com

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