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We Are Counting On YOU registered voters that have 1 and any repairs that have been made
and completed by January 1, will be
not requested a vote by mail
– VOTE November 5! ballot. Additionally, sample considered. Since the valuation of
ballots are also available at your property is done in arrears, the
As a voter in the state of all public libraries. recognition of damage still present as
Florida, you have the option Please visit www.MartinVotes.gov or call the Elections of January 1, cannot be accounted for
to vote by mail, vote early, Office at (772) 288-5637 if you have any questions or need until the following tax roll year. Handout
or vote on Election Day more information. Under normal circumstances,
at your assigned precinct. Thank you for voting in the upcoming November 5 any improvements made to your
To help you decide how General Election – see you at the polls! property would be assessed at full
to cast your votes in the Vicki Davis, market value once substantially
upcoming November 5 Martin County Supervisor of Elections completed. However, under the
General Election, here are calamity provision, any changes,
some important facts to Martin County Property additions, or improvements made to
keep in mind: the dwelling as a result of a calamity, Video
• You can request a vote- Appraiser’s Office may be protected from being assessed
by-mail ballot through Thursday, October 24. Voted ballots at full market value.
can be dropped off at the Elections Office at any time, How Does Property Damage Affect Your How Does A Calamity Affect My Property Taxes?
however, the deadline to receive voted ballots is Election Property Value And Taxes When a calamity occurs on residential improvements
Day at 7 p.m. when the polls close. that are rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days, the
• Early Voting will take place in six locations By Jenny Fields, CFA, property owner may request a refund of taxes for the portion
throughout the county from Monday, October 21 through Martin County Property of the year in which the home was deemed uninhabitable.
Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, which Appraiser, 3473 S.E. This does not include structures that are not essential to
includes Sunday, October 27. Listed are the six early Willoughby Blvd., Suite No. the use and occupancy of the residential dwelling, such as
voting locations: 101, Stuart, FL 34994 a detached garage, swimming pool, or land.
• Martin County Elections Office, located in Stuart (772) 288-5608 An application needs to be filed with the property
• Elisabeth Lahti Library, located in Indiantown www.pa.martin.fl.us appraiser by March 1 of the year following the event.
• Hoke Library, located in Jensen Beach What Is A Calamity? The property appraiser may request additional supporting
• Peter & Julie Cummings Library, located in Palm City A calamity occurs when documentation to determine whether the applicant is
• Robert Morgade Library, located in Port Salerno your home is physically entitled to a refund. If entitled, the property appraiser
• Hobe Sound Library, located in Hobe Sound damaged or destroyed shall issue an official written statement to the tax collector
• Secure Ballot Intake Stations (drop boxes) will by an event beyond your within 30 days after the determination, but no later than
be available during early voting at all six early voting control. Events such as fire or hurricanes would qualify April 1. The tax collector shall calculate the damage
locations for you to drop off your voted mail ballot. as calamities. This applies to both homesteaded and non- differential pursuant to Florida Statute 197.319 and
• Remember to bring signed, photo identification when homesteaded property. This does not include damage process a refund in the amount equal to the catastrophic
voting early or when voting at your assigned precinct on caused directly or indirectly by the property owner with event refund.
Election Day. Also, know where your precinct is located the intent to damage or destroy the improvement. Certain restrictions apply for all scenarios. To learn
if voting on Election Day, it may be different from your How Does A Calamity Affect My Property Value? more, please watch our educational video by scanning this
preferred early voting site. Any damage or destruction that occurred due to QR code or view our full Property Damage handout. For
• The sample ballot is available on our website at calamity or misfortune will be reflected as of January all questions or concerns, please call our office to speak

www.MartinVotes.gov by clicking the Sample Ballots 1 of the following tax roll year. The property appraiser with one of our professionals. Our phone number is (772)
icon on the homepage. Sample ballots will be mailed to will consider the condition of the property as of January 288-5608.

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