Rental Property Rules in Polk County, FL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Polk County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Polk County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Repairs & Habitability

Unincorporated Polk County's Structural Maintenance Ordinance requires landlords to keep habitable rooms heated to at least 68 degrees, deliver hot water of at least 110 degrees, and fit rental entry doors with a one-inch deadbolt that opens without a key. The Building and Codes Division enforces the standard, and obstructing an inspector is a misdemeanor.

Rental Housing Structural Standards in Polk County

Some Restrictions

Polk County Code §§ 8.5-28(q)(1), 8.5-32(f), 8.5-33(a)(1) (Structural Maintenance Ordinance, Ord. No. 11-007)

(a)Minimum light requirements... (f)Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than one hundred ten (110) degrees Fahrenheit. ... Residential occupancies: Dwellings shall be provided w...

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Rental Property Rules by City in Polk County

2 cities in Polk County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

LakelandPop. 112,641

1 verified rule • Rent Control

Winter HavenPop. 56,848

1 verified rule • Repairs & Habitability

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