An important part of understanding your real estate investment is understanding the local government rules and regulations by which it is affected. Stay informed. Click on a link below for more information.

1. City of Lakeland
2. City of Winter Haven
3. City of Bartow

Property Appraisal/Taxes
1. The Florida Property Appraiser Guide: This site provides access to land records maintained by individual County Property Appraiser's Office. It also provides localized information about the fundamentals of appraising in any county.
2. Florida Property Appraisers: This site provides a list of county appraisers and their information.
3. Polk County Property Appraisers Office
4. Polk County Tax Collector's Office

Utilities
1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Safety
1. Polk County Sheriff's Office
2. Polk County Board of Commissioners