Verified 2026 City Guide

Martinsville Property Tax

Access 2026 property tax rates, payment portals, and assessment tools for Martinsville. Taxes are administered by Martinsville city.

Local Rate

N/A

County Avg

0.77%

State Avg

0.01%

City vs. County Jurisdiction

While you live in Martinsville, property taxes are officially administered by Martinsville city. The county handles your assessment, billing, appeals, and exemptions.

Martinsville Tax Calculator

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How Property Taxes Work in Martinsville

Property taxes for Martinsville residents are calculated on the ad valorem principle — your bill is proportional to the fair market value determined by the Martinsville city Appraisal District.

Assessment Role

The county assessor determines the value of all real estate in Martinsville every tax year.

Collection Role

Taxes are collected by the county tax office and distributed to city, school, and special-district funds.

Martinsville Tax Components

Your annual bill is a combined total of levies from multiple local government entities:

County General Fund Variable Levy
City of Martinsville Variable Levy
Local Independent School District (ISD) Variable Levy
Emergency Services District Variable Levy

Lowering Your Martinsville Property Tax Bill

Claim Exemptions

Most homeowners qualify for a Homestead Exemption that significantly reduces the taxable value of your primary residence. Seniors and veterans may qualify for additional relief.

Protest Your Value

If the county assessment exceeds fair market value you can file an appeal with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Over 50% of appeals result in a reduction.

2026 Important Deadlines

Assessment Notices

April – May

Protest Deadline

May 15th*

Payment Due

January 31st

*Protest deadlines are generally May 15th or 30 days after your notice was mailed, whichever is later.

Martinsville Property Tax FAQs

For 2026, property tax rates in Martinsville vary by parcel. Refer to the Martinsville city average rate of 0.77235772357724% as a baseline estimate.

Residents of Martinsville pay property taxes to the Martinsville city Tax Assessor — not a city office. Use the county's official payment portal.

Yes. File a Notice of Protest with the Martinsville city Appraisal District within 30 days of receiving your valuation notice. See the county appeal guide for step-by-step instructions.

Martinsville city Official

Property tax for Martinsville is handled at the county level.

💡 Tax Tip

Check for Homestead or Senior exemptions on the Martinsville city portal. These can reduce your taxable value by $25,000–$100,000+.