Polk County is in a unique and enviable position – literally – that no other county in Florida can claim. Polk is the fastest growing county in the state. Why?

This five-member governing body of Polk County, all elected officials, addresses the concerns of residents to keep Polk County running smoothly. Other functions, including the Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk of Courts and Sheriff are filled by elected Constitutional Officers.

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The Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Polk County, as established by the Florida Constitution, and serves as the legislative branch of county government, as defined in the county charter.

Jan 1, 2025 · The offices of the Board of County Commissioners will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day Holiday. Learn more about Polk County holidays here.

The county’s Solid Waste Ordinance governing residential waste collection was enacted in 1989. Fees for once-a-week trash collection are billed through annual assessments. Polk County contracts with GFL and FCC Environmental for residential curbside collection.

Oct 17, 2024 · As Polk County embarks on recovering from Hurricane Milton, Polk County Emergency Management is working to connect residents to resources. Below you will find the list of residential and commercial resources, as well as, others.

Community Health Care provides funding for indigent cremations in accordance with Chapter 406 of the Florida Statutes. To meet the criteria for county funding, a decedent must have passed away in Polk County AND meet one of two definitions:

The Polk County Access Portal is the primary online access point for many of the customer service functions for Polk County’s Building, Code Enforcement and Land Development divisions. Customers can apply for building permits, submit for development review applications or submit code enforcement cases.