Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - October '22

Page 6, Martin Downs

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Visit The Martin County Tax Martin County Property
Collector’s Office Appraiser

Give The Greatest Gift Of All Why Are My Taxes Higher Than My
“The Gift Of Life” Neighbor’s? We Have The Exact Same House

Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, By Jenny Fields
Martin County Tax The “Save Our Homes”
Collector, is so proud of (SOH) amendment prevents
her staff and gratefully homestead property owners
thanks them for the from being taxed out of
tremendous effort they their homes during a period
put into raising the number We serve any Florida resident from any Florida county, when home sale prices are
of donors statewide! We U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. (Does not rapidly increasing. This is
continually support Donate include work permit status.) No appointments are needed. accomplished by limiting
Life projects to help save Walk-ins are welcomed. the amount your assessed
lives. We place a high value on public service by providing value can increase.
We honor and thank those who have made the ultimate our constituents with a better, more efficient, convenient, Accumulation of “non-
decision of donating organ(s) and tissue to help save the easier, and speedier service. We are strongly committed taxed” assessed values can cause this
life of another. Our driver’s license examiners ask each to finding the best ways to serve the public. disparity. Your neighbor has enjoyed
and every customer the appropriate questions surrounding The main office at 3485 S.E. Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, the benefit of an increasing “capped”
organ donation and provide them with the opportunity FL 34994 and our Hobe Sound branch at 11734 S. E. differential over time, whereas, you
to give the gift of life. We’re saving lives one driver’s Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 offer this just purchased your home. Once you
license at a time. service. For more information on our services visit our file for your homestead exemption,
Support Donate Life’s mission by purchasing their website: https://martintaxcollector.com or contact us: your assessed value will be subject to
license plate at your Martin County Tax Collector’s office. 288-5600 or #TAX. this same cap.
For more information visit https://www. Customers that would like to submit a concealed
donatelifeflorida.org/. weapon license application or renew a permit may walk in
to one of our three locations to process concealed weapon
permits. In addition to providing identification materials,
payment must be provided. Cash, personal check, cashier’s
check, money order or credit cards accepted.
Note: A convenience fee is charged when using a credit
card by the company that processes the payment. No portion
of this fee is retained by the tax collector’s office.
A Photo I.D.
• Driver’s license or state-issued identification card
• U.S. active duty/retiree/reservist military I.D. card
• U.S. passport or naturalization documents required
if born outside the U.S.
• Foreign passport with appropriate immigration
documents
• U.S. tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs I.D. card
• An identification card issued by U.S. Dept. of Justice,
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Firearms Training Documents
• Approved hunter education or safety course
• National Rifle Association firearms safety or training
course
• Any training or safety course conducted by an NRA
certified instructor
• Law enforcement safety or training course or class
offered for security guards, investigators, or special
deputies
• U.S. armed forces may submit a copy of DD214 (long
version only).
• Firearms safety or training class available to the
general public offered by a law enforcement agency,
state college or private institutions who utilize certified
instructors
Opening New Concealed Weapons License Renewals (Renewal Cards Printed On Site)
• Photo I.D. required and concealed weapon license
Office In Indiantown, 16650 Warfield Note: If you have ever been arrested, bring your
Blvd., Indiantown, FL 34956 certified copies of court documentation reflecting the
final disposition of the charges against you.
Martin County Tax Collector is also proud to announce Visit: www.freshfromflorida.com for more
the tax collector office’s recent partnership with the information.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to
offer “fast-track” intake services for new concealed
weapons license applications and printing of renewal
licenses on the spot. Both the fingerprinting and photo
will be done on site to offer “one-stop fast-track” service.
Holy Redeemer Women’s Guild
The license is good for seven years.
Cordially Invites You To Our
Christmas Holiday Fair

Saturday, November 5th, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Sunday, November 6th, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Holy Redeemer Parish Hall, 1454 SW Mapp Road, Palm City
Holiday Décor, Gifts, Home Goods, Fashion Items, Jewelry,
Baby Gifts, Pet Treats & MORE ...
Baked Goods & Lunch Available
Purchase Raffle Tickets for a Chance to Win $250 in Holiday Cash
For More Information Contact Adrianna Carr (772) 286-4590