2022 VA home loan limit for Martin County is $647,200.
Located in the Treasure Coast region of Florida, Martin County was formed in 1925. The namesake of John W Martin, the state’s governor from 1925 to 1929, the county is largely known for the unincorporated town of Palm City. Created from St. Lucie and Palm Beach Counties, Martin County is the fifth largest county in Florida by total land area. The county is unusual for meeting its five adjacent counties in the largest freshwater body of water in the southern United States. The county encompasses the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is located on Jupiter Island and was created in 1969. The purpose of the refuge is largely to protect loggerhead and green sea turtles. The Reed Wilderness Seashore Sanctuary, a designated National Natural Landmark falls within the refuge.
The county has a population of approximately 150,000. The county seat is Stuart, and the largest community is Palm City. The county is home to several sites listed on the Florida National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, notable attractions in the county include the Elliot Museum of Martin County historical events, the Savannas Preserve State Park, and the Martin County Fair, held every February.
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Veterans in Martin County
Roughly 13,000 veterans live in Martin County. The Martin County Veterans Services Office, located in Stuart is set up to help meet the needs of former members of the U.S. military. The office works with both veterans and their dependents and has a mission of enhancing the health, welfare and quality of life of this populous.
Among the resources and services provided by this office are:
- Benefits counseling
- Entitlement claims
- Appeals
- Florida ID cards
- State nursing home applications
- Eligibility Verification Reports
- Change of address forms
- Dependency and indemnity claims
- Educational benefits counseling
- Outreach
- Vocational rehab claims
- Waiver of VA indebtedness
- Pension Benefits
- VA Medical Center enrollment forms
Additionally, the Veterans Service Office provides transportation from the county to the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. A daily van service runs from the county courthouse to the medical center and is free of cost to veterans. To make use of the van, contact the Veterans Service Office.
The West Palm Beach Medical Center specializes, in general, medical, psychiatric and primary care services. Additionally, the facility is a teaching hospital and includes a rehabilitation center for the blind. Comprehensive healthcare is provided in the following areas:
- Dentistry
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Pharmacy
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Psychiatry
Veterans who own property in Martin County may qualify for a property tax exemption contingent on the presence of a service related disability. If a veteran has a disability rating of ten percent or more, they qualify for a $5,000 exemption. Veterans suffering from a complete disability are entitled to an exemption for the entirety of the property tax.
VFW Post:
Post 4194 Stuart Post
2464 SE Veterans Ave
Stuart, FL 34994
United States
Phone: (772) 220-0144
Meeting Location & Time
2464 SE Veterans Ave
Stuart, FL 34994
United States
6:30 PM 3rd Wednesday
Quartermaster: Joe Howard
Commander: Brian Coleman
Maximum VA Appraisal Fees Allowable In Martin County:
- Single Family: $650
- Condominium: $650
- Manufactured Housing: $725
- Duplex $800
- Triplex: $800
- Fourplex: $800
Martin County VA Approved Condos
Condo Name (ID): TWIM LAKES SOUTH CONDOASS (H10322)
Address: STUART FL 33333 MARTIN
Status: HUD Accepted
Last Update: Unavailable
Request Received Date: 09/03/2002
Review Completion Date: Unavailable
Condo Name (ID): VILLAGE-STUART (H04456)
Address: PH 1 THRU 4 STUART FL 34994 – 0000 MARTIN
Status: Accepted Without Conditions
Last Update: Unavailable
Request Received Date: 03/01/2002
Review Completion Date: 07/31/2014
Condo Name (ID): WOODMILL POND (H11690)
Address: COMPLY W/HUD CONDITIONS STUART FL 34997 MARTIN
Status: HUD Accepted
Last Update: Unavailable
Request Received Date: 08/04/2009
Review Completion Date: 08/06/2009
VA Home Loan Centers can help you get almost any condo approved! To get a condo ID issued, call 888-573-4496 option 1.
