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Migrant Labor Camps

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To ensure safe and healthy living conditions for those working in our farm industry, Environmental Public Health Specialists conduct semi-quarterly inspections of migrant housing during the Migrant Farmworker season. At the beginning of every migrant season, annual permits are issued to camp owners meeting minimum standards of safe and sanitary conditions to protect the health and safety of migrant workers.

In our area, this usually runs from October 1 through May 1.

Persons or businesses wishing to open a Migrant Labor Camp or provide housing to Migrant Farm Workers must submit a permit application to the Department of Health in Polk County at least 30 days before beginning operation of the camp.

For additional information on Migrant Labor Camp statutes, rules, and forms visit https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/migrant-farmworker-housing/index.html. 

Environmental Public Health Office & Contact Information:

Address:
2090 E. Clower Street
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 519-8330
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday