Resident Resources
The official everything page
Every official link a resident reaches for, verified and in one place, so you never have to guess which site is the real one.
HomeResident Resources
City & community
Polk County
Polk County Governmentpolk-county.netPolk County Property Appraiserpolkpa.orgPolk County Tax Collectorpolktaxes.comPolk County Public Schoolspolkschoolsfl.comPolk County Emergency Managementpolk-county.net/emergency-managementPolk County Animal Control (Sheriff)polksheriff.org/animal-control
Utilities
Duke Energy FloridaPrimary electric — confirm by address
Water servicePolk County Utilities or your city's utility, depending on address
Trash & recyclingCounty franchise hauler (city service inside city limits)
Healthcare
AdventHealth (Heart of Florida & Polk locations)adventhealth.comBayCare (Winter Haven Hospital)baycare.org
Statewide
FLHSMV (driver license & vehicle)flhsmv.govRegister to Vote Floridaregistertovoteflorida.gov/homeFlorida Disaster (build a kit)floridadisaster.orgAAHA Microchip Registry Lookuppetmicrochiplookup.org
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