In 2018, Martin County voters approved a millage rate referendum that is now set to expire. Once that happens, MCSD will see a reduction in revenue of approximately $47 million over the next four years unless voters approve a renewal of the referendum.

On August 23, voters will be asked to consider renewing this property tax referendum that has been used for the past four years to fund millions of critical operational needs throughout the Martin County School District.

Homeowners with a homestead exemption on last year's property tax bill (and continued for this year's bill) will see a DECREASE in school property taxes this year, even though property values have increased! This fact remains true even when factoring in the renewal of the "up to" one half-mill on August 23.

You pay property taxes, but not all of that money stays in Martin County to be used for our students.

School Board Chair Christia Li Roberts (District 1) explains how Florida's school funding formula attempts to create a level playing field for all children. Watch the video...
On July 19, 2022, the Martin County School Board finalized how the Martin County School District would use funding if voters reauthorize the millage referendum on August 23. WPTV's Stephanie Susskind explained how the Board plans to allocate funding in year one of the renewal if it is approved by voters. Watch the video...
The Martin County School District's Millage Oversight Committee has carefully monitored the spending of millage funds for the past four years to ensure complete alignment with what was promised to voters in 2018.

Ms. Jessica Ville, a Martin County parent and taxpayer, serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee. She spoke in favor of renewing the millage during the Martin County School Board meeting on July 19, 2022. Watch the video...
Homeowners who claimed a homestead exemption on their property in 2021 and continued with the exemption this year will see savings on this year's property tax bill, even though property values have increased! Click here to view examples and learn more...
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