Highland Meadows CDD fees 2026: assessment and monthly cost
Highland Meadows Community Development District, Polk County. The typical built home here pays $1,950.00 a year in CDD assessments on the 2026 Polk County tax roll, about $162 a month, on top of property taxes and any HOA dues.
How much is the CDD in Highland Meadows?
On the 2026 Polk County tax roll, the typical Highland Meadows CDD assessment for a built home is $1,950.00 a year, or about $162 a month. Most built homes pay between $1,950 and $2,871. Highland Meadows' typical bill of $1,950 a year is the 14th lowest of the 61 Polk County CDDs we track (their median is $2,387), and $227 a year below the Florida median of $2,177 across 444 districts with tax-roll fees.
Polk CDDs with similar fees
| Astonia Polk County | $1,908/yr $159/mo |
| Springs at Lake Alfred Polk County | $1,998/yr $167/mo |
| Ranches at Lake McLeod Polk County | $1,902/yr $158/mo |
| Sandmine Road Polk County | $1,898/yr $158/mo |
| Hawthorne Mill North Polk County | $2,021/yr $168/mo |
| Harmony on Lake Eloise Polk County | $2,025/yr $169/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.
222 of 226 parcels in the district carry a charge, including vacant lots. Lowest built-home bill $1,950.00, highest $2,870.70.
What the bill covers
Debt vs operations
Median bond (debt service) line $0.00 and median operations and maintenance line $1,950.00 per built home. Medians are taken separately, so they may not add up exactly to the total median. The debt piece ends when the bonds are paid off; O&M usually continues.
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: Highland Meadows Community Development District
- Created: April 24, 2006
- Governing authority: City of Davenport
- Parcels in district: 226 (Polk County Property Appraiser, 2026 roll)
- District website: highlandmeadowscdd.org
- Bond payoff year: Not yet verified
Frequently asked questions
How much is the CDD fee in Highland Meadows?
On the 2026 Polk County tax roll, the typical (median) Highland Meadows CDD assessment for a built home is $1,950.00 a year, about $162 a month. Most built homes pay between $1,950 and $2,871. Source: Polk County Property Appraiser, special district assessment roll, 2026 tax roll.
Is the Highland Meadows 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 Highland Meadows CDD per month?
About $162 a month: the typical 2026 Highland Meadows CDD assessment of $1,950.00 a year, divided by 12. It is billed once a year on the Polk County property tax bill.
How does the Highland Meadows CDD fee compare to other Polk County CDDs?
Highland Meadows' typical bill of $1,950 a year is the 14th lowest of the 61 Polk County CDDs we track (their median is $2,387), and $227 a year below 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/.