Honorable Mary Catherine Green

Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the ex-officio clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, as well as auditor, recorder and custodian of all county funds. In 1973, the Florida Constitution created a unified Clerk of the Circuit Court for Polk County. The clerk is the chief financial officer for the county and serves as the comptroller and treasurer. It also keeps records and makes required reports of monies received and disbursed by the board. Located in Bartow, Fla., Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court is also responsible for investing surplus county funds. The clerk operates administration, finance & accounting, and records and associated services departments.

Welcome to the Polk Transportation Planning Organization! Explore our comprehensive plans for creating a dynamic and connected transportation network in Polk County. From trails and transit to passenger rails and roadways, we are committed to enhancing mobility, safety and accessibility for all who reside in and visit our county. Explore our plans and initiatives, and join us in shaping the future of transportation for our community.

Polk County Property Appraiser, headquartered in Bartow, Fla., provides market value of property to the residents of Polk County, Fla. The agency searches, lists, and values taxable property in the county. The process involves valuing more than 320,000 portions of land and buildings. It also values more than 29,000 business accounts and over 31,000 mobile home accounts. Additionally, the agency values more than 100,000-acres of citrus land, pasture and phosphate land. It also processes a variety of assessments and evaluations including, administering more than 120,000 homestead exemptions. The agency also determines property entitled for agricultural exemption and the eligibility of various religious, charitable, educational, and municipal property for tax exemptions.