In November, a constitutional amendment will appear on ballots statewide that would reduce — and potentially eliminate — property taxes on homesteaded properties.
Tag: property taxes
Posted inConsumer
Plan Ahead: Polk Tax Collector Offices Closing for Several Days in February
A major software update will pause in-person service — and some online payments — in mid-February.
Posted inConsumer
Return to Sender: Postal Error Sends Tax Payments Back to Polk Residents
USPS says the issue has been resolved, but slight delays may remain.
Posted inEducation
Polk School Board Unveils 1 Mill Tax Proposal for Teacher Pay Raises
The question about a four-year property tax increase would be on the 2026 general election ballot.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland’s Commissioners Are Considering Raising Property Taxes
The average homeowner would pay about $95 more a year.
Posted inConsumer
Local Officials Call Property-Tax-Based Home Improvement Financing ‘Predatory’
Polk County joins Palm Beach County in lawsuit against the state program known as PACE.
Posted inEducation
Raises On Tap For Polk County Teachers, District Employees
Teachers should see extra funds after the School Board approves the budget.
Posted inConsumer
As Property Taxes Come Due, Many Homebuyers Saw Significant Increases
The millage rate didn’t change, but the city is receiving record-setting revenue due to turnover of existing homes and new development.
