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Permitting & Regulatory Assistance

Expedited Permitting

Polk County’s goal is for our community to be the county of choice. One of the county’s top priorities is to streamline and fast-track business-related permitting. Our goal is that new or expanding businesses are not delayed by red tape or cumbersome processes.  Companies qualified by the Central Florida Development Council are eligible for the County’s formal expedited permitting and review process which provides for 15 day turn-around for County building and property permits once all plans are in hand and reviewed by staff.  Florida Trend magazine recognized Polk County as having one of the best business climates in the state.

The CFDC assists companies in obtaining permits quickly with agencies such as the Florida Department of Transportation, the local water management district, the Department of Environmental Protection, if necessary, and with our local municipal and county offices.

To aid in expediting business locations and expansions, the CFDC provides certified sites.

We would welcome an opportunity to assist your business with your site selection and permitting needs.

Testimonials
"The county's business environment and the ongoing support of the CFDC have helped us achieve [our] goal for many years and we look forward to our continued partnership."
- Charles Matthews, VP Operations, Florida's Natural Growers
"We initially targeted Polk County because of its obvious logistical advantages, but we were immediately impressed by the tremendous support and cooperation we received from the CFDC. A building can be built anywhere, but what makes a project...successful is a cooperative relationship with community leaders and the availability of a dedicated and reliable workforce."
- David Behm, VP, Aldi Inc.
"From a personal and business perspective, being new to Polk County has been a very positive experience. We are excited to live and work in Polk County and look forward to what the future has to bring in terms of growth and opportunities."
- Stacy Hackworth, Facility Manager, Ferguson
"We found the economic development atmosphere and support from Polk County to be a true asset in our decision to locate our new, state-of-the-art facility in Lakeland. When you are building the most advanced manufacturing facility your industry has ever seen, you have to have confidence in the long-term commitment of the community. We found just that in Polk County and are pleased to be one of their newest business neighbors and partners."
- Ross Dalton, President, GTECH Printing Corporation
"In 1962, State Farm opened its doors in Winter Haven, which is now our Florida headquarters. We are so proud to be a part of this great Polk County community. Polk County provides State Farm with a workforce that brings diverse talents and experiences to provide the quality service our State Farm customers expect and deserve."
- Jim Thompson, Sr. Vice President, State Farm Insurance