Martin County, FL Property Taxes (2026)
Martin County owners pay a median of $3,120 a year on a median home value of $386,500, an effective rate of 0.81%. That's the 16th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data, above the Florida county median of 0.74%.
Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)
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Effective tax rate
0.81%
16th highest of 67 in FL
Median annual bill
$3,120
~$260/month
Median home value
$386,500
Florida county median
0.74%
Effective rate
What a protest could save you in Martin County
Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Martin County's 0.81% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.
- Est. annual tax
- $3,131
- Savings at 10–15% off
- $313–$470
Martin County vs. Florida vs. U.S. property tax rates
Key stat: Martin County's effective property tax rate is 0.81%, vs. 0.74% for the median Florida county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 16th of 67 in Florida. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))
How to appeal your property taxes in Martin County
- 1
Review your assessment notice
Check the assessed value from the Martin County Property Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.
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File your appeal before the deadline
The Martin County deadline is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.
- 3
Gather evidence
Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.
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Present your case
Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Property Appraiser.
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Get your decision
If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,120 bill, 10–15% off is $312–$468 a year.
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Check my assessmentProperty tax exemptions in Florida
Florida homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Martin County Property Appraiser for amounts.
Homestead exemption
For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.
Senior / over-65
Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.
Disability
For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.
Veterans
Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.
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Property taxes in nearby counties
St. Lucie County
Rate: 0.95%
Median bill: $2,893
Palm Beach County
Rate: 0.88%
Median bill: $3,600
Okeechobee County
Rate: 0.75%
Median bill: $1,349
Indian River County
Rate: 0.73%
Median bill: $2,288
Glades County
Rate: 1.01%
Median bill: $1,163
Hendry County
Rate: 0.80%
Median bill: $1,519
Highlands County
Rate: 0.73%
Median bill: $1,295
Broward County
Rate: 0.95%
Median bill: $3,610
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