# Planned developments in Polk County, FL

Boardwalk found 970+ planned projects in Polk County, FL in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Polk County Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/polk/

## Polk County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 970+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 47 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, Polk County Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 47 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Polk County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 250+ | 26% |
| Residential | 220+ | 23% |
| Commercial | 150+ | 16% |
| Development decisions | 120+ | 13% |
| Public and institutional | 110+ | 11% |
| Industrial | 82 | 8% |
| Mixed use | 17 | 2% |
| Agricultural | 2 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Polk County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Direct Potable Reuse Water Treatment Facility Engineering Services Agreement | Polk County, FL | Not stated | Water treatment plants | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 6, 2026 |
| $475K Wastewater Infrastructure Planning Services | Mulberry, FL | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | 27.7 acres | In design | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 111.4-Acre Industrial Development | Bartow, FL | Ruthven 17, LLC | Industrial | 111.4 acres | Seeking approval | Oct 2, 2026 |
| 4-5 Pickleball Court Addition at Crystal Lake Park | Lake Wales, FL | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 11-Home Residential Development Zoning Compliance Amendment | Mulberry, FL | Not stated | Single-family | 11 homes | Approved | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 29.62-Acre Government Center Comprehensive Plan Amendment | Polk County, FL | Not stated | Government buildings | 29.6 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 373-Unit Residential Development on 12 Additional Acres | Lake Alfred, FL | Cassidy Land Development Group | Single-family | 373 homes · 12 acres | Approved | Aug 17, 2026 |
| 4-Story Hotel Development | Lakeland, FL | Lake 23 LLC | Hotels and lodging | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 41.4-Acre Medical Campus Expansion | Winter Haven, FL | AdventHealth Polk North, Inc. | Hospitals | 41.4 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 91,800-Sqft Personal Storage Facility | Winter Haven, FL | VMAR DEV, LLC | Self-storage | 2.31 acres | Seeking approval | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 0.68-Acre Industrial Land Use Amendment | Frostproof, FL | Not stated | Industrial | 0.68 acres | Approved | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Crystal Lake Park Loop Trail Project Management | Lake Wales, FL | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | In design | Mar 3, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 970+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Polk County

- [Lake Wales, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/lake-wales/) · 130+ projects
- [Winter Haven, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/winter-haven/) · 81 projects
- [Dundee, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/dundee/) · 77 projects
- [Mulberry, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/mulberry/) · 65 projects
- [Lakeland, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/lakeland/) · 56 projects
- [Frostproof, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/frostproof/) · 51 projects
- [Davenport, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/davenport/) · 47 projects
- [Bartow, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/bartow/) · 46 projects
- [Lake Hamilton, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/lake-hamilton/) · 46 projects
- [Auburndale, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/auburndale/) · 39 projects
- [Lake Alfred, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/lake-alfred/) · 37 projects
- [Eagle Lake, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/eagle-lake/) · 33 projects
- [Fort Meade, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/fort-meade/) · 28 projects
- Haines City, FL · 25 projects
- Polk City, FL · 1 project
- Highland Park, FL · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Hardee County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/hardee/) · 150+ projects
- [Hillsborough County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/hillsborough/) · 400+ projects
- [Osceola County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/osceola/) · 320+ projects
- [Highlands County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/highlands/) · 87 projects
- [DeSoto County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/desoto/) · 68 projects
- [Manatee County, FL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/manatee/) · 250+ projects

All places in Florida: [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/)

## Questions about Polk County

### What's planned in Polk County, FL?

Boardwalk found 970+ planned projects in Polk County, FL in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Polk County Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Polk County projects come from public meeting records, such as Polk County Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Polk County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Polk County, FL", boardwalkai.com/development/florida/polk/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count