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Martin County Property or destroyed by an event beyond your control. This applies to owner may request a refund of taxes for the portion of the year in
both homesteaded and nonhomesteaded property. This does not
which the home was deemed uninhabitable. This does not include
Appraiser include damage caused directly or indirectly by the property structures that are not essential to the use and occupancy of the
owner with the intent to damage or destroy the improvement. residential dwelling, such as detached garage, pool, or land.
By Jenny Fields, CFA, How Does A Calamity Affect My Property Value? An application needs to be filed with the property appraiser
Martin County Property When a calamity occurs, it is the responsibility of the by March 1 of the year following the event. The property
Appraiser, property owner to notify the Office of the Property Appraiser as appraiser may request additional supporting documentation to
3473 S.E. Willoughby Blvd., soon as possible. Any change in value as a result of the calamity determine whether the applicant is entitled to a refund. If entitled,
Suite No. 101, will be reflected in the following tax roll year. the property appraiser must issue an official written statement to
Stuart, FL 34994 The property appraiser will consider the condition of the the tax collector within 30 days after the determination, but no
(772) 288-5608 property as of Jan. 1 after the event and any remaining damage later than April 1. The tax collector shall calculate the damage
www.pa.martin.fl.us will be taken into account for the next year’s value. differential pursuant to Florida Statute 197.319 and process a
Any changes, additions or improvements, commenced within refund in an amount equal to the catastrophic event refund.
Calamity three years that replace all or a portion of the property that was Important
damaged or destroyed may not increase your assessed value. Certain restrictions apply for all scenarios, so please visit
Recent legislation was How Does A Calamity Affect My Property Taxes? the Property Damage Information page, under the “Tool &
passed stating that any calamity or When a calamity occurs on residential improvements that Resources” section of our website at www.pa.martin.fl.us to
misfortune that occurs after Jan. 1, are rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days, the property learn more.
that causes your home to be deemed
uninhabitable allows you to be eligible CHarItY event
for a prorated refund of property taxes
in the year following the event. Calamity
occurs when your home is physically
damaged or destroyed by an event beyond your control. Events Dixie’s Tupperware Party
such as fire or hurricanes would qualify as calamity. However,
it is the responsibility of the homeowner to notify the Office of Comes To The Kane Center
the Property Appraiser of the damage or destruction as soon as
possible. For A Cause

Property Damage Information

What Is A Calamity?
A calamity occurs when your home is physically damaged

real estate

Treasure Coast Real Estate Dixie Longate, star of the hit off-Broadway show,

Report Dixie’s Tupperware Party which has become the longest-
running off-Broadway tour in American theatre history, is
Selling Or Buying? Do It Now coming back to The Kane Center, 900 S.E Salerno Road
in Stuart, for a fantastic fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 12.
By Jim Weix The Today Show raves, “This is not your grandmother’s
In the past, sellers Tupperware party.” This shindig is going to get crazy and
often waited until after wild. All proceeds, including all Tupperware commissions
December to put their (yes, you can really buy it), will benefit the John L. Killian
property on the market. Foundation, a 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote male
That was because they breast cancer awareness, reinforce prevention and early
were waiting for the detection, and advocate for those diagnosed with the disease.
snowbirds to return. A cash bar and light snacks will be available for purchase.
Those days are long gone For $30 tickets, visit https://www.kanecenter.org.
thanks to the Internet.
Today almost every
buyer is searching for
homes on the Internet. They don’t need to be in Florida to
look at homes. If they see something that really interests
them, they will hop on a plane, or have a friend or relative
in Florida physically tour the home.
As a seller, you will need to be sure that your home
is presented properly on the Internet. At the minimum,
you will need professional photography, a video tour,
and a 3-D walk-through tour. Your home will also have
to appear on sites like Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and
dozens of other sites where buyers search for homes.
Also, if you are going to sell, contact me or a Realtor Life moves fast—
directly. Do not use a three-party site. These sites send

your contact information to a local Realtor and that prepare for the unexpected
Realtor has to pay up to 35 percent of their commission
to that site. That means that your opportunity to negotiate with Accident Insurance.
the commission just went out the window.
This also applies to buyers who were hoping their
Realtor could maybe help out with some of the costs of
buying a home. Contact a local Realtor directly and tell
them what you are looking for.
If you are buying, you already know that although We’re here to help.
prices have stabilized, the inventory of homes for sale
is low. It is not going to be as easy to find the “perfect”
home. So if you find something that meets your needs, Accident insurance complements your Florida Blue Health Plan. Call to learn more
you should act on it. about insurance plans from USAble Life.
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@ M&A Insurance and Financial Services Inc.
jimweix.com. 561-440-9940
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real M&A Insurance and Financial Services Inc. is an Independent Broker of Florida Blue.
estate full-time. If you have questions or want the services Florida Blue is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Supplemental, Life, and Disability products are offered by USAble Life. USAble Life is an independent company
of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) and operates separately from Florida Blue.
341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com. 22L-USAL-0872 112941 1222