Everything you need to get settled in Palm Coast and Flagler County — utilities, trash, homestead exemption, your license, and voter registration — with the official numbers to call.
Welcome to Palm Coast and Flagler County, Florida. Whether you're renting or you've just closed on a home, this guide walks you through the essentials new residents need to set up — and gives you the official phone numbers to call for each one.
The basics: water and sewer service comes from the City of Palm Coast Utility Department (386-986-2360), and most homes here use a PEP system rather than a septic tank. Electricity is through Florida Power & Light (FPL). Trash, recycling, and yard waste are collected by FCC Environmental, billed on your city utility statement.
For homeowners, the most important step is the homestead exemption — file with the Flagler County Property Appraiser (386-313-4150) by the March 1 deadline to lower your property taxes. You'll also want to handle your driver's license, vehicle registration, and voter registration. Here's how to do all of it.
If your home is inside the Palm Coast city limits, water and wastewater service comes from the City of Palm Coast Utility Department. You can start a new account online through the city's utility billing portal, or in person at the Customer Service desk at City Hall on Lake Avenue. To open an account you'll need a government-issued photo ID and proof of residency such as your closing disclosure or lease, and a security deposit is applied to every new account.
Electric service in Palm Coast and Flagler County is provided by Florida Power & Light (FPL). You can start new service or transfer existing service online through the FPL website or by phone. Have your move-in date, service address, and ID ready. Deposits are credit-based, and activation usually takes anywhere from same-day to a few business days, so set it up before you move in.
Inside Palm Coast city limits, garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk pickup are collected by FCC Environmental, billed at about $32.32 per month on your city utility statement. You'll have two collection days each week:
You buy your own trash cans (10–35 gallons, under 60 lbs when full), and you may set out up to four. For white goods like refrigerators, washers, and water heaters, place them at the curb and call customer service to schedule pickup (allow 3–5 days). Construction and demolition debris is not collected — you dispose of that yourself.
If you own your home and it's your permanent residence, Florida's homestead exemption can reduce your taxable value by up to $50,000 and caps how fast your assessed value can rise (the "Save Our Homes" 3% annual cap). You file with the Flagler County Property Appraiser.
Bring, all showing your homestead address: your Florida driver's license or ID, Florida vehicle registration (if you own a vehicle), Flagler County voter registration (if you vote), and Social Security numbers for all applicants and spouse. You only file once — it renews automatically. But note: the exemption does not follow you if you move; buy a new home in Flagler County and you must re-apply in person.
In Flagler County, driver's licenses and vehicle registration are handled by the Flagler County Tax Collector. New Florida residents are required to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency, and to register their vehicles within 10 days of starting work, enrolling children in school, or otherwise becoming a resident. You'll generally need proof of identity, proof of Social Security number, and two proofs of Florida residential address.
To vote in Flagler County, register with the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections. You can register online through the state's voter registration portal, or in person at the Elections Office. If you're already a Florida voter who moved here, you still need to update your address. Registering also helps establish residency for your homestead exemption. [VERIFY: confirm the current Supervisor of Elections office address, phone, and any pre-qualifying dates before publishing.]
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Ask ALICE →The land is owned largely by Raydient, which submitted a Master Planned Development (MPD) application — a framework setting out land uses, roads, open space and development standards for the whole area. The MPD would replace the previously approved Old Brick Township and Neoga Lakes DRIs and covers more land than they did.
Approval of the MPD would not start construction. Individual projects would still need site plans, engineering review, environmental permitting, utility agreements and building permits before anything is built.
The Matanzas Woods Parkway Loop Road broke ground on May 14, 2026 — a new roadway west of U.S. 1 with a bridge over the Florida East Coast Railway. Backed by roughly $125 million in state appropriations and FDOT funding, it's designed as a western beltway for Palm Coast. This project is under construction now, independent of whether the MPD is approved, and is a key piece of the area's transportation picture.
This is still being decided. Whatever you think about it, the public hearings are where residents get heard — and they're happening now. Attend in person at City Hall, watch the live stream, or review the agendas before you go.
If you’re planning a garage sale in Palm Coast, Florida, you are required to register your sale with the city—but there is no cost to do so. The process is simple, but there are a few important rules to follow, including limits on how often you can hold a sale and how long it can last. Here’s what residents need to know before getting started.
Within Palm Coast city limits (not unincorporated Flagler County), garage sales must be registered with the city prior to the sale. While there is no fee, the city does enforce specific guidelines to help manage frequency, traffic, and neighborhood impact.
Before hosting your sale, keep these key rules in mind:
These rules are designed to prevent excessive or ongoing sales in residential areas while still allowing residents to participate.
To register your garage sale, visit the official City of Palm Coast registration page:
Register for City Of Palm Coast Garage Sale
Registration is quick and ensures your sale is compliant with local regulations.
If you’re not hosting a sale but looking to shop, you can find a regularly updated list of garage sales happening throughout Palm Coast and Flagler County here:
LIVE UPDATES FOR WEEKLY GARAGE SALES
New sales are added weekly with locations, dates, and featured items.
Residents are allowed up to two garage sales per year per household within city limits.
Each garage sale can run for a maximum of two consecutive days.
No, garage sale registration is free through the City of Palm Coast.
No, these rules apply specifically to Palm Coast city limits. Rules may differ in unincorporated areas of Flagler County.