New Resident Guide · Macclenny, Florida
Baker CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Baker County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, and the rest of the county — power, water, trash, homestead exemption, voter registration, and your zoned schools. The county has no piped natural gas (homes use propane). Print it and keep it on the fridge.
Step 1
County Offices
The government offices every new homeowner needs — for your homestead exemption, taxes, license plates, schools, and voter registration.
Property Appraiser
Baker County Property Appraiser
File your homestead exemption (deadline March 1), check your assessed value, and look up property records. Filing homestead is the most valuable thing a new Florida homeowner can do.
Tax Collector
Baker County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates (tags (904) 259-2321), and handle driver license services ((904) 259-6004). New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Baker County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Baker County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Baker County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Baker County Community Development
Permits, inspections, and zoning for the county.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Baker County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency police matters and reports. For emergencies, always call 911.
Step 2
Set Up Your Utilities
Call ahead of your move-in date so the power and water are on when you arrive. Electric and water depend on your exact address — see the note under each.
Electric
Three providers with no clean boundary map — confirm by service address (FPL covers most of Macclenny).
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Serves: Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, Sanderson, Olustee, and most populated areas.
Clay Electric Cooperative
Serves: Portions of western/rural Baker County.
Water & Sewer
Inside Macclenny, the city; most rural homes are on a private well and septic.
City of Macclenny Utility Billing
Serves: Inside Macclenny city limits (water, sewer, garbage).
Trash & Recycling
Inside Macclenny, city curbside; in the unincorporated county, residents use NRSWA drop-off centers (no curbside).
City of Macclenny
Serves: Inside Macclenny (curbside garbage and yard debris).
New River Solid Waste Association (NRSWA)
Serves: Unincorporated county drop-off centers and the regional landfill.
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Not sure who serves your exact address?
Electric, water, and trash can change street by street. The fastest ways to confirm: check the seller's most recent utility bill, ask your closing agent or title company, or call the city utility office for the city your home is in. If your home is in an unincorporated area, it's handled by the county. Your MaxLife agent is happy to help you pin this down before closing.
Baker County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Baker County, FL?
Three providers split the county with no public boundary map: FPL covers most of Macclenny and the populated areas; Okefenoke REMC covers rural/eastern Baker; and Clay Electric covers some western/rural pockets. Call with your street address to confirm (start with FPL).
How do I set up water service in Baker County?
Inside Macclenny, the city provides water/sewer/garbage at (904) 259-6261. Most homes in the unincorporated county are on a private well and septic — important for inspections and financing.
Is there natural gas in Baker County?
No — there's no piped natural-gas utility. Homes use propane (LP) from private suppliers or are all-electric, so budget for a propane tank rather than a gas bill.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Baker County?
The Baker County Tax Collector (mybakertc.com, (904) 259-6880) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags ((904) 259-2321), and driver licenses ((904) 259-6004). New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Baker County?
Register or update your address through the Baker County Supervisor of Elections at votebakerfl.gov or (904) 259-6339. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Baker County contact sheet as a clean one-pager — perfect to keep on the fridge or hand to a client at closing.
Buying or selling in Baker County? Talk to Ryan Solberg at MaxLife Realty.
Contact details verified June 2026against each agency's and provider's official website. Government offices and utilities occasionally change phone numbers, websites, and service areas — please confirm before relying on a number for a deadline or time-sensitive matter. MaxLife Realty is not affiliated with any office or utility listed here. For emergencies, call 911.