Golden Lakes CDD fees 2026: assessment and monthly cost
Golden Lakes Community Development District, Polk County. The typical built home here pays $2,893.91 a year in CDD assessments on the 2026 Polk County tax roll, about $241 a month, on top of property taxes and any HOA dues.
How much is the CDD in Golden Lakes?
On the 2026 Polk County tax roll, the typical Golden Lakes CDD assessment for a built home is $2,893.91 a year, or about $241 a month. Most built homes pay between $1,780 and $3,283. Golden Lakes' typical bill of $2,894 a year is the 10th highest of the 61 Polk County CDDs we track (their median is $2,387), and $717 a year above the Florida median of $2,177 across 444 districts with tax-roll fees.
Polk CDDs with similar fees
| Crosswinds East Polk County | $2,872/yr $239/mo |
| Charles Cove Polk County | $2,918/yr $243/mo |
| Woodland Ranch Estates Polk County | $2,837/yr $236/mo |
| Peace Creek Village Polk County | $2,812/yr $234/mo |
| North Boulevard Polk County | $2,773/yr $231/mo |
| Peace Creek Polk County | $2,768/yr $231/mo |
Most common amounts on the 2026 bill
Districts bill by lot type, so neighbors can pay different amounts. Amounts shared by 5+ built homes.
604 of 652 parcels in the district carry a charge, including vacant lots. Lowest built-home bill $1,741.22, highest $6,565.84.
What the bill covers
Debt vs operations
The Polk roll bills this district as one combined CDD line, so it does not show the debt and O&M split.
Bond payoff year
Source: Polk County Property Appraiser, special district assessment roll, 2026 tax roll (certified for collection October 13, 2026). Median of debt plus O&M per parcel, across built single-family, townhome and condo parcels with a charge above $0. Aggregates only; no owner or parcel data is published.
District facts
- Official name: Golden Lakes Community Development District
- Created: September 21, 1992
- Governing authority: Polk County
- Parcels in district: 652 (Polk County Property Appraiser, 2026 roll)
- District website: Goldenlakescdd.org
- Bond payoff year: Not yet verified
Frequently asked questions
How much is the CDD fee in Golden Lakes?
On the 2026 Polk County tax roll, the typical (median) Golden Lakes CDD assessment for a built home is $2,893.91 a year, about $241 a month. Most built homes pay between $1,780 and $3,283. Source: Polk County Property Appraiser, special district assessment roll, 2026 tax roll.
Is the Golden Lakes CDD fee part of my property tax bill?
Yes. The CDD assessment is a non-ad valorem line on the annual Polk County property tax bill, paid with your taxes or through escrow. It is separate from HOA dues.
How much is the Golden Lakes CDD per month?
About $241 a month: the typical 2026 Golden Lakes CDD assessment of $2,893.91 a year, divided by 12. It is billed once a year on the Polk County property tax bill.
How does the Golden Lakes CDD fee compare to other Polk County CDDs?
Golden Lakes' typical bill of $2,894 a year is the 10th highest of the 61 Polk County CDDs we track (their median is $2,387), and $717 a year above the Florida median of $2,177 across 444 districts with tax-roll fees.
Does Amendment 3 lower CDD fees?
No. Amendment 3 raises the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, but the CDD assessments most districts bill are separate non-ad valorem charges, so the larger exemption does not reduce them. See cddtracker.com/does-amendment-3-lower-cdd-fees/.