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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