Property owners and others that have 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: Ad valorem property taxes approved by the BoCC to fund law enforcement, jail operations, other public safety functions, court system, human services, elections and property development. Tel. 863 534-6594
- Environmental Land Acquisition Fund: Approved to acquire, preserve, protect, manage and restore endangered and environmentally sensitive lands, water resources and important wildlife habitat. Tel. 863-534-6594
- Library Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU): Ad valorem property taxes approved by BoCC to fund library services. Tel. 863-534-6594
- Parks Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU): Ad valorem property taxes approved by BoCC to fund park services. Tel. 863-534-6594
- Polk County Stormwater Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU): Approved by BoCC for stormwater utility operations. Tel. 863-534-6594
- Rancho Bonito (MSTU):Ad valorem property taxes approved by BoCC to fund enforcement services and improvements. Tel. 863-534-6594
- Skyview Utility (MSBU):Ad valorem property tax to further property development. Tel. (863) 298-4135
- East Bimini Bay (MSBU):Ad valorem property tax to further property development. Tel. (863) 298-4135
- Island Club West (MSBU):Ad valorem property tax to further property development. Tel. (863) 298-4135
- Polk County Code Enforcement Lien: Approved to pay for lot clearing, unpaid demolition, and removal of junk and abandoned vehicles to benefited properties. Tel. 863-534-6054
- Polk County Fire Services: A non-ad valorem assessment approved by BoCC to fund the operation of fire services. Tel. 863-519-7350
- Polk County Garbage Collection & Landfill: A non-ad valorem assessment approved by BoCC to fund the garbage collection, landfill disposal, yard trash collection and landfill disposal. Tel. 863-284-4319
- Polk County Lighting District: A non-ad valorem assessment approved by BoCC to fund street light operation in subdivisions outside municipalities. Tel. 863-534-6717
- All Roadway Improvement Assessments (MSBUs): Non-ad valorem assessment units approved by BoCC to fund roadway improvements, etc. Tel. 863-535-2200
Polk County School Board (PCSB)
The following ad valorem taxes have been approved by the PCSB.
- General Fund: Ad valorem property taxes approved by PCSB to fund most school services, including teacher and administrator salaries, educational materials and the maintenance of schools. Tel. 863-519-4704
- Local Capital Fund: Ad valorem property taxes approved by PCSB to fund new facilities and expansion and upgrade of existing facilities. Tel. 863-519-4704
Other Ad Valorem Taxing Authorities
Polk’s Municipalities (see below)
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. 863-688-7433
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. 352-796-7211
Non-Ad Valorem Assessing Authorities
Property owners and others that have 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. 407-472-2471
City Center Community Development District
Approved for operations and maintenance costs. Tel. 321-263-0132
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. 813-397-5120
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. 407-723-5900
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
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. 866-807-6864
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
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
Highland Meadows Community Development District
Approved for further property development and maintenance. Tel. 407-472-2471
Highland Meadows II Community Development District
Approved for further property development and maintenance. Tel. 407-841-5524; ext. 116
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
Lake Ashton Community Development Districts
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds to further property development. Tel. 954-721-8681; ext. 201
Lake Ashton II Community Development Districts
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds to further property development. Tel. 954-721-8681; ext. 201
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
Lucerne Park 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
North Boulevard 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
North Powerline Road 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
Orangewood Community Subdivision
Approved for various infrastructure improvements and maintenance. Tel. 863-834-6010
Poinciana Solivita Community Development District
Approved for utility operation and maintenance costs. Tel. 407-841-5524; ext. 116
Poinciana West Community Development District
Approved to pay principal and interest on bonds to further property development and maintaining its assessable improvements. Tel. 407-841-5524; ext. 116
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
Solterra Resort Community Development District
Approved for further property development and maintenance. Tel. 321-263-0132
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. 407-472-2471
Municipalities in Polk County