The Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency, established in 2000, fosters and promotes community redevelopment activities in two designated districts: Downtown and Florence Villa.
The CRA is a “special district” under Florida Statute. Activities of the CRA are detailed in redevelopment plans customized for each district and include:
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Streetscaping or Beautification
- Affordable Housing
- Recreation & Park Facility Improvements
- Economic Development
- Transportation
- Neighborhood Enhancement
The CRA is operated by a Board of Directors, including the five current City Commissioners and two City residents. The board receives input from two advisory committees, one for each district.
The CRA is primarily funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF), a process of capturing property tax revenues that would normally go to Polk County and the City. TIF funds are deposited into a Redevelopment Trust Fund that can then be spent on specific projects or used to leverage additional financing for larger projects.
CRA Documents
CRA Redevelopment Plans
- Downtown CRA Plan (Adopted by Resolution R-CRA-22-03)
- Florence Villa CRA Plan (Adopted by Resolution R-CRA-22-04)
CRA Boundary Maps
- Downtown CRA Boundary Map (859.4 acres)
- Florence Villa CRA Boundary Map (715.3 acres)
Agenda Packets
CRA Annual Report
- CRA Annual Report FY 2020-2021
- CRA-2021-FinancialStatements
- CRA Annual Report 2021-2022
- Final Report and Financial Statements – CRA – 2022
CRA Budget
CRA Meeting Schedule
Reserved Parking Program
The City of Winter Haven has the ability to lease up to 10% of all individual spaces located within City-owned parking facilities on a year-to-year basis. This includes spaces located in the Downtown Parking Garage and designated City-owned surface lots. For more information, contact the Department of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment.
- Reserved Parking Program Information
- Reserved Parking Program Application
- Reserved Parking Program Maps
CRA Applications
- CRA Development Incentives – Resolution R-CRA-21-01
- CRA Incentive Application 2022
- Downtown CRA Facade Grant
- Florence Villa CRA Commercial Facade Grant
- Florence Villa Residential Improvements
Staff
Eric Labbe, AICP | Economic Opportunity and Community Investment Director | elabbe@mywinterhaven.comOffice: (863) 298-7933 |