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May 16, 2026

Martin County Value Board Overrules Its Own Lawyer to Give Homeowner a Second Shot

A $4,000 tax bill increase and a disputed December ruling prompt a unanimous vote for a new hearing — over the board attorney's objection

The Martin County Value Adjustment Board voted unanimously Tuesday to grant a local homeowner a new property tax hearing, overruling its own attorney to give the petitioner another chance at challengi...

May 19, 2026

Martin County Tax Board Grants New Hearing to Homeowner Facing $3,000 Annual Disparity

Property appraiser's no-show at Tuesday meeting tipped the vote; board cites fairness concerns in unanimous decision

A Martin County homeowner won a second shot Tuesday when the Value Adjustment Board voted unanimously to grant him a new hearing before a different special magistrate over his waterfront property tax ...