How are special districts created?
Municipalities and counties may pass ordinances to create special districts within their boundaries. Usually, these special districts are dependent. However, there are exceptions, such as independent community development districts with less than 1,000 acres and certain special districts created by more than one municipality or county through interlocal agreement. The Florida Legislature, by special act, creates independent special districts and multi-county special districts, although some exceptions apply. Additionally, the Governor and Cabinet may create special districts such as community development districts larger than 1,000 acres.
