Polk County Tax Collector
Polk County, FL
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Joe G. Tedder
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Jun 12, 2028 - Jun 16, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
$155,272 / year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting, investing, and disbursing taxes. Additionally, they account for the tax money or taxable property and provide budget projection services for relevant agencies.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Registered elector and resident of the county at the time of election
Filing information
Elections office
250 South Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: 863-534-5888
Fee & signature requirements
Filing Fee is 6% of annual salary; signature requirement of 1% of total number of registered voters in the county.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Aug 22, 2028
Primary Filing
Jun 12, 2028 - Jun 16, 2028