New Resident Guide · Titusville, Florida
Brevard CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving to the Space Coast? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Titusville, Cocoa, Rockledge, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera, and the rest of Brevard County — turn on the power and water, set up trash, file your homestead exemption, register to vote, and find your zoned schools. 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
Brevard County Property Appraiser (BCPAO)
File your homestead exemption (deadline March 1), check your assessed value, and look up property records. Offices in Titusville, Viera, Melbourne, and Palm Bay.
Tax Collector
Brevard County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services. New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Brevard County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Brevard Public Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
School Zone Locator →Official Records / Deeds
Brevard County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also marriage licenses and court records.
Building & Permitting
Brevard County Planning & Development
Permits and inspections for remodels, additions, pools, and fences in unincorporated Brevard County. If your home is inside a city, permit through that city instead.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency police matters and reports for unincorporated areas; cities may have their own police department. 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
FPL is effectively the only electric utility across Brevard — there is no major municipal utility or co-op.
Water & Sewer
Water in Brevard is split by area — match your home's area to the provider. The City of Cocoa runs a large regional water system serving much of central and north Brevard.
City of Cocoa Utilities (regional)
Serves: Cocoa, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Viera/Suntree, Port St. John, and much of central/north Brevard.
City of Melbourne Water & Sewer
Serves: South Brevard — Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Satellite Beach, and nearby unincorporated areas.
City of Titusville Water Resources
Serves: Titusville and nearby north Brevard.
Brevard County Utility Services
Serves: Limited unincorporated areas — primarily Mims, Barefoot Bay, and the South Beaches.
Natural Gas
Florida City Gas is Brevard's piped natural-gas utility, available only where mains exist; many homes are all-electric or use propane.
Florida City Gas
Serves: Select neighborhoods in the Melbourne, Palm Bay, Cocoa, and Rockledge areas.
Trash & Recycling
Inside a city, trash is handled by the city; in unincorporated areas, by the county.
Brevard County Solid Waste Management
Serves: Curbside collection in unincorporated Brevard County.
Internet & TV
Spectrum covers most of the county; fiber (AT&T, plus Hotwire/MetroNet in some communities) varies by address. Order through the official site to avoid reseller lines.
Spectrum (Charter)
Serves: Cable internet and TV across most of Brevard County.
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.
Brevard County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Brevard County, FL?
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is effectively the only electric utility across Brevard County — there is no major municipal electric utility or co-op. Set up service at fpl.com or (888) 988-8249.
How do I set up water service in Brevard County?
Water is split by area. The City of Cocoa runs a large regional system serving Cocoa, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Viera, and much of central/north Brevard; the City of Melbourne serves south Brevard; Titusville and Palm Bay serve their own cities; and Brevard County Utility Services covers limited areas like Mims and Barefoot Bay. Match your home's area to the provider.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Brevard County?
File with the Brevard County Property Appraiser at bcpao.us or (321) 264-6700. The deadline is March 1, and you must own and occupy the home as your permanent residence as of January 1 of that year.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Brevard County?
The Brevard County Tax Collector (brevardtaxcollector.com, (321) 264-6969) handles vehicle registration, license plates, and driver license services. New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days and register their vehicles within 10 days of starting work or enrolling children in school.
How do I register to vote in Brevard County?
Register or update your address through the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections at votebrevard.gov or (321) 290-8683. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Brevard 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 Brevard 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.