Property owners and others with questions about the various millage rates should direct their inquiries to the following taxing authorities.
Polk County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC)
The following ad valorem taxes have been approved by the BoCC.
| General Revenue Fund | (863) 534-6594 |
| Environmental Land Acquisition Fund | (863) 534-6594 |
| Library Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) | (863) 534-6594 |
| Parks Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) | (863) 534-6594 |
| Polk County Stormwater Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) | (863) 534-6594 |
| Rancho Bonito (MSTU) | (863) 534-6594 |
| Skyview Utility (MSBU) | (863) 298-4135 |
| East Bimini Bay (MSBU) | (863) 298-4135 |
| Island Club West (MSBU) | (863) 298-4135 |
| Polk County Code Enforcement Lien | (863) 534-6594 |
| Polk County Fire Services | (863) 519-7350 |
| Polk County Garbage Collection & Landfill | (863) 284-4319 |
| Polk County Lighting District | (863) 534-6717 |
| All Roadway Improvement Assessments (MSBUs) | (863) 535-2200 |
Polk County School Board (PCSB)
The following ad valorem taxes have been approved by the PCSB.
| General Revenue Fund | (863) 519-4704; ext. 703 |
| Local Capital Fund | (863) 519-4704; ext. 703 |
Municipalities in Polk County
Other Ad Valorem Taxing Authorities
Lake Region Lakes Water Management District
Approved for Winter Haven chain of lakes upkeep and maintenance. Tel. (863) 293-1441
Lakeland Area Mass Transit (Citrus Connection)
Approved to operate buses in Lakeland and surrounding areas. Tel. (863) 213-5320
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
Approved to fund downtown revitalization, including streetscapes. Tel. (863) 687-8910
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
Including Everglades Construction and Okeechobee Basin. Approved for water management operations, capital improvements, permitting and staff. Tel. (863) 686-8800
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)
Approved for operations, capital improvements, permitting, and staff. Tel. (352) 269-3858
Other Non-Ad Valorem Assessing Authorities
Property owners and others with questions about the various assessments should direct their inquiries to the following assessing authorities:
Polk’s Municipalities (see below)
Astonia Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Bridgewater Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Champions Reserve Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (954) 603-0034
Charles Cove Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the district construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 723-5938
City Center Community Development District
Approved for operations and maintenance costs. Tel. (321) 263-0132; ext. 733
Crosswinds East Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the district construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Cypress Park Estates Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the district construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Davenport Road South Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds to fund the district construction and/or acquisition of storm water management improvements, landscaping, utilities improvements and roadway improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Eagle Hammock Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
East 547 Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Eden Hills Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Florida Green Finance Authority (PACE)
Established to offer 100% financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water saving, and resiliency upgrades for property and business owners. Tel. (561) 668-2219
Florida PACE Funding Agency
Established to offer 100% financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water saving, and resiliency upgrades for property and business owners. Tel. (850) 400-7223
Forest Lake Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Golden Lakes Community Development District (Eagle Brooke)
Approved to pay the principal and interest on bonds issued to further property development. Tel. (954) 603-0034
Green Corridor PACE
Established to offer 100% financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water saving, and resiliency upgrades for property and business owners. Tel. (951) 587-3500
Hammock Reserve Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Harmony on Lake Eloise Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Hartford Terrace Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Hawthorne Mill North Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Highland Meadows Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Highland Meadows II Community Development District
Approved for further property development and maintenance. Tel. (813) 565-4663
Highland Meadows West Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the construction of the district, and the operating maintenance of the improvements, infrastructure and facilities within the district. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Holly Hill Road East Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds which fund the construction and/or acquisition of stormwater management improvements, landscaping, utilities improvements, and roadway improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Hunt Club Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Lake Ashton Community Development Districts
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Lake Ashton II Community Development Districts
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Lake Deer Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Lakeside Landings Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 723-5900
Lakeside Preserve Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds which fund the construction and/or acquisition of stormwater management improvements, landscaping, utilities improvements, and roadway improvements. Tel. (407) 723-5900
Lawson Dunes Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Leomas Landing Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds which fund the construction and/or acquisition of stormwater management improvements, landscaping, utilities improvements, and roadway improvements. Tel. (813) 565-4663
Lucerne Park Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
North Boulevard Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
North Powerline Road Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Orangewood Community Subdivision
Approved for various infrastructure improvements and maintenance. Tel. (863) 834-6010
Peace Creek Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Poinciana Solivita Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Poinciana West Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Ranches at Lake McLeod Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds and for the construction of the district, operating and maintenance of its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Reserve at Van Oaks Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds to further property development and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Saddle Creek Preserve Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Sandmine Road Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Scenic Highway Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Scenic Terrace Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Scenic Terrace South Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Silverlake Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Solterra Resort Community Development District
Approved for further property development and maintenance. Tel. (321) 263-0132; ext. 733
Springs at Lake Alfred Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Stuart Crossing Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Tohopekaliga Water Authority
Sewer extension costs. Tel. (407) 944-5000
Towne Park Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Villamar Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
West Lakeland Water Control District
Approved for maintenance of drainage/ditches. Tel. (954) 603-0034
Westridge Community Development District
Approved for further development and maintenance Tel. (813) 933-5571
Westside Haines City Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116
Wind Meadows South Community Development District
Approved for further development and maintenance Tel. (407) 472-2471
Westview South Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (877) 276-0889
Wind Meadows South Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds for the district infrastructure construction, operating and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. (407) 841-5524; ext. 116