Florida · Martin County · Local exemptions · Updated Oct 2026
Martin County, FL property tax exemptions (2026)
The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Martin County, on top of Florida’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.
What is different in Martin County
Martin County gives only $25,000 for the low-income senior exemption on county taxes, while the Village of Indiantown gives $50,000 on village taxes (since 2024); Stuart, Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze and Sewall's Point give none. Both Martin County and Indiantown also have the long-term resident senior exemption, which removes their whole portion of the tax bill for qualifying seniors.
Apply at
Martin County Property Appraiser
Phone
772-288-5608
Local breaks
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption), Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home), Assessment reduction for living quarters of parents or grandparents ("granny flat")
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption)
$25,000 off the assessed value for Martin County taxes (about $130-$200 a year in 2026, per the Property Appraiser); $50,000 for Village of Indiantown taxes.
Set by
Martin County and Village of Indiantown (not school or independent district taxes)
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You have the homestead exemption, at least one owner living in the home is 65 or older on January 1, and total household adjusted gross income for the prior year is at or below the limit.
Income limit
$38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home)
How to apply
File by March 1 with proof of age (Florida driver license or ID, certified birth or marriage certificate, or passport). Send income documents for everyone in the household (prior-year federal return, or W-2s/1099s and bank interest statements for non-filers) before May 1 for prompt review; nothing is accepted after June 1. Questions: 772-288-5608.
Renews automatically: each March the Property Appraiser notifies you of the new income limit; if household income goes over it, contact the office by May 1.
Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home)
Exempts the entire Martin County portion of the tax bill, and for Indiantown residents also the entire village portion (since 2023).
Set by
Martin County and Village of Indiantown (not school taxes)
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Meets the senior exemption rules (65+, household income at or below the limit) and has lived in the home as a permanent residence for at least 25 years, and the home's just (market) value was under $250,000 in the first year you apply and qualify.
Income limit
$38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home)
How to apply
File by March 1 with proof of age (Florida driver license or ID, certified birth or marriage certificate, or passport). Send income documents for everyone in the household (prior-year federal return, or W-2s/1099s and bank interest statements for non-filers) before May 1 for prompt review; nothing is accepted after June 1. Questions: 772-288-5608.
Renews automatically: each March the Property Appraiser notifies you of the new income limit; if household income goes over it, contact the office by May 1.
Assessment reduction for living quarters of parents or grandparents ("granny flat")
Reduces the homestead's assessed value by the value added by building or rebuilding living quarters for a parent or grandparent, capped at 20% of the total assessed value of the improved property (s. 193.703, F.S.).
Set by
county (adopted by Martin County for the 2007 tax roll)
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
Homestead owner who built or rebuilt living quarters (completed before January 1) for one or more natural or adoptive parents or grandparents of the owner or spouse, at least one of whom is 62 or older and lives there as a permanent residence.
How to apply
File Form DR-501PGP with the property appraiser by March 1.
Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.
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Questions about property tax exemptions in Martin County
What property tax exemptions are there in Martin County?
Martin County gives only $25,000 for the low-income senior exemption on county taxes, while the Village of Indiantown gives $50,000 on village taxes (since 2024); Stuart, Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze and Sewall's Point give none. Both Martin County and Indiantown also have the long-term resident senior exemption, which removes their whole portion of the tax bill for qualifying seniors. Local breaks here: Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption); Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home); Assessment reduction for living quarters of parents or grandparents ("granny flat").
Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Martin County?
Martin County Property Appraiser Phone: 772-288-5608 Address: 3473 SE Willoughby Blvd., Suite 101, Stuart, FL 34994. Also: Martin County Tax Collector, which pays the tax bill.
When is the deadline to apply in Martin County?
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): March 1. Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home): March 1. Assessment reduction for living quarters of parents or grandparents ("granny flat"): March 1.
Is there an income limit for Martin County’s local breaks?
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): $38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home) Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home): $38,686 household adjusted gross income (2026 limit, applied to 2025 income of everyone living in the home) Assessment reduction for living quarters of parents or grandparents ("granny flat"): no income limit listed.
Do I have to reapply every year in Martin County?
Additional Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and Older (low-income senior exemption): Renews automatically: each March the Property Appraiser notifies you of the new income limit; if household income goes over it, contact the office by May 1. Long-Term Resident Senior Exemption (65+, 25 years in the home): Renews automatically: each March the Property Appraiser notifies you of the new income limit; if household income goes over it, contact the office by May 1. Assessment reduction for living quarters of parents or grandparents ("granny flat"): Annual application unless the county has waived it (s. 193.703(5), F.S.).
Median effective tax rate for Martin County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. The rate is property taxes paid divided by home value.