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Fall lakeside view from Courthouse.

Student Government Day 2019

Fishing on one of the many beautiful lakes in Martin County!

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News Alerts!

Martin County offices will reopen to the public.

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2020, Martin County offices will reopen to the public. Members of the public are encouraged to continue to conduct business with County staff by telephone, email, or special appointment. Contact Information.

Public is requested to follow health and safety guidelines and keep a safe distance from employees and other visitors. The wearing of face masks is highly encouraged while visiting County buildings.

Martin County Recorder's Office.

The Recorder’s office is now accepting passport applications BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.   Please call our office at 507-238-3213 to schedule a time to apply.    Due to CoVid19 regulations, we are trying to limit the number of people in the office at one time. 

Please be advised that the Passport Offices are still closed.  The processing of your application could take several months if not longer.  They are recommending that you wait to apply until all passport offices are fully staffed and operational.  You will be without your citizenship documentation for several months.   Go to www.travel.state.gov for updated passport and travel information.

 

Current County News

Martin County Parks will be opening for both electric/water hookup camping and primitive camping starting on June 17th, 2020.

Martin County Parks will be opening for both electric/water hookup camping and primitive camping starting on June 17th, 2020. Signs will be placed in the parks on cleaning and social distancing measures that should be followed while using the parks. Bathrooms and...

The Martin County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will be conducting a public hearing on June 23, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment June 23, 2020   The Martin County Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will be conducting a public hearing on June 23, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.  The hearing will be held in the Martin County Commissioners Room, located on...

County Assessor Inspections during the COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 Property Assessment Inspection Policy.pdfCounty Assessor Michael Sheplee, SAMA The purpose of this communication is to explain how Martin County Assessment staff will conduct property inspections during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Assessor’s Office is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of...

Martin County Property Tax Relief for COVID-19-Related Hardships

Approved by Martin County Board of Commissioners May 7, 2020 Reduction of the penalty for payments made after May 15, 2020.  o  1% (from May 16th to June 30th); o  2% (from July 1st to July 31st ); o  back to the existing penalty/interest...

Do Your Part, Be SepticSmart!

2020 Building Permit Advertisement

Residents of Martin County are reminded a BUILDING PERMIT is required PRIOR to constructing, moving-in a structure, or adding-on to an existing building.Printable PDF file...Click Here

2020 Manure Application Advertisement

PLANNING TO APPLY MANURE? Setbacks for Manure Application The following setbacks shall be maintained during the application of manurePrintable PDF file...Click Here

*IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD NOTICE*

*IMPORTANT PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD NOTICE* This will affect your 2020 property taxes and eligibility for Property Tax Refund.  Have you purchased or moved into a property in the past year? Contact your county assessor to file a homestead application...

Buffer Reminder!!

COUNTY SPOT SPRAYING FOR NOXIOUS WEEDS

The Martin County Highway Department will soon begin spot spraying for noxious weeds in county road ditches. The weed spray the County uses is non-toxic to livestock.  It is recommended to wait 14 days after spraying to allow the chemicals...

PLANTING, PLOWING & DRIVEWAYS IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY

PLANTING, PLOWING & DRIVEWAYS IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY Please be advised that planting and plowing within the highway right-of-way as well as depositing field rocks is in violation of Minnesota Statute 160.27, as is removing, injuring or displacing right-of-way markers. Also...