# Polk County Government > Polk County is in a unique and enviable position – literally – that no other county in Florida can claim\. Polk is the fastest growing county in the state\. Learn why? Generated by Yoast SEO v27.9, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Housing and Neighborhood Development](https://www.polkfl.gov/services/housing-and-neighborhood-development/) - [GAP Requirements](https://www.polkfl.gov/services/housing-and-neighborhood-development/residential-housing-programs/gap-requirements/) - [Residential Housing Programs](https://www.polkfl.gov/services/housing-and-neighborhood-development/residential-housing-programs/) - [Business](https://www.polkfl.gov/business/) - [Floodplain Management](https://www.polkfl.gov/public-safety/floodplain-management/) ## Posts - [Producing Safe Water for Polk County](https://www.polkfl.gov/producing-safe-water-for-polk-county/) - [2026 Hurricane Season is Here: Don't Wait to Prepare](https://www.polkfl.gov/2026-hurricane-season-is-here-dont-wait-to-prepare/) - [Water Safety Tips for Enjoying Polk County’s Lakes and Waterways](https://www.polkfl.gov/water-safety-tips-for-enjoying-polk-countys-lakes-and-waterways/) - [New SHIP Funding Expands Housing Support for Polk County Residents](https://www.polkfl.gov/new-ship-funding-expands-housing-support-for-polk-county-residents/) - [Five Historic Places on the National Register of Historic Places in Polk County, Florida](https://www.polkfl.gov/five-historic-places-on-the-national-register-of-historic-places-in-polk-county-florida/) ## Meetings - [Tourist Development Council’s Marketing Committee, July 16, 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/meetings/tourist-development-councils-marketing-committee-july-16-2026/) - [Tourist Development Council’s Sports and Special Events Committee, July 16, 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/meetings/tourist-development-councils-sports-and-special-events-committee-july-16-2026/) - [Special Magistrate of the Code Enforcement Unit, July 16, 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/meetings/special-magistrate-of-the-code-enforcement-unit-july-16-2026/) - [Appellate Special Magistrate, July 15, 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/meetings/appellate-special-magistrate-july-15-2026/) - [Land Use Hearing Officer Hearings, July 14, 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/meetings/land-use-hearing-officer-hearings-july-14-2026/) ## Bid Forms - [RFP 26\-251](https://www.polkfl.gov/bid-form/rfp-26-251/) - [CQ 26\-279](https://www.polkfl.gov/bid-form/cq-26-279/) - [DQ 26\-322](https://www.polkfl.gov/bid-form/dq-26-322/) - [Bid 26\-115](https://www.polkfl.gov/bid-form/bid-26-115/) - [Bid 26\-132\-SM](https://www.polkfl.gov/bid-form/bid-26-132-sm/) ## Parks - [Northeast Regional Park](https://www.polkfl.gov/park/northeast-regional-park/) - [Medulla Resource Center](https://www.polkfl.gov/park/medulla-resource-center/) - [Saddle Creek Park, Campground and Gun Range](https://www.polkfl.gov/park/saddle-creek-park/) - [SUMICA](https://www.polkfl.gov/park/sumica/) - [Simmers\-Young Park](https://www.polkfl.gov/park/simmers-young-park/) ## Events - [Free Health Screenings and Polk HealthCare Plan Enrollment July 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/events/free-health-screenings-and-polk-healthcare-plan-enrollment-july-2026/) - [Cattle Drive, Cow Camp Rededication and Festivities at Circle B Bar Reserve](https://www.polkfl.gov/events/cattle-drive-cow-camp-rededication-and-festivities-at-circle-b-bar-reserve/) - [Free Health Screenings and Polk HealthCare Plan Enrollment June 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/events/free-health-screenings-and-polk-healthcare-plan-enrollment-june-2026/) - [Polk County History Center Architectural Tour June 20, 2026](https://www.polkfl.gov/events/polk-county-history-center-architectural-tour-june-20-2026/) - [Genealogy Speaker Series June 2026: Bounty Land and Homesteading Records](https://www.polkfl.gov/events/genealogy-speaker-series-june-2026-bounty-land-and-homesteading-records/) ## News - [Modified Watering Hours to Remain in Effect Through Oct\. 1](https://www.polkfl.gov/news/modified-watering-hours-to-remain-in-effect-through-oct-1/) - [Polk County Board of County Commissioners Agenda Review July 6](https://www.polkfl.gov/news/polk-county-board-of-county-commissioners-agenda-review-july-6/) - [DiOGi Dog Park at Loyce E\. Harpe Park to Close Temporarily For Renovation](https://www.polkfl.gov/news/diogi-dog-park-at-loyce-e-harpe-park-to-close-temporarily-for-renovation/) - [Polk County Program Recognized for Best Practices in Human Services Administration](https://www.polkfl.gov/news/polk-county-program-recognized-for-best-practices-in-human-services-administration/) - [Resolved: Davenport Residents Near Citrus Ridge Drive Experiencing Water Outage](https://www.polkfl.gov/news/resolved-davenport-residents-near-citrus-ridge-drive-experiencing-water-outage/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.polkfl.gov/sitemap_index.xml)