New Resident Guide · Inverness, Florida
Citrus CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Citrus County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, and the rest of the county — power, water, trash, homestead exemption, voter registration, and 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
Citrus 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
Citrus 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
Citrus County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Citrus County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Citrus County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Citrus County Building Division
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Citrus County.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Citrus 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 split the county — never assume; confirm by exact address.
Duke Energy Florida
Serves: The largest provider — Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, and much of the county.
Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC)
Serves: Co-op pockets (Crystal River area).
Water & Sewer
County water/sewer serves unincorporated systems; Inverness and Crystal River run their own inside city limits.
Citrus County Utilities
Serves: Unincorporated county water/sewer systems (e.g., Citrus Springs).
Natural Gas
Gas is rare — most homes are all-electric or use propane.
Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
Serves: Gas-main areas of Citrus County (not at every address).
Trash & Recycling
The county does NOT provide curbside — outside the cities, hire a private hauler. The county runs the landfill and drop-offs.
Citrus County Solid Waste
Serves: Countywide landfill and drop-off (Lecanto); no residential curbside.
Waste Pro (Citrus County)
Serves: Private curbside garbage/recycling in much of the county.
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.
Citrus County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Citrus County, FL?
Three providers split the county: Duke Energy is the largest (Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, and much of the county); Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) serves co-op pockets; and SECO Energy serves eastern/northern Citrus. Confirm your provider by exact address.
How do I set up water service in Citrus County?
Citrus County Utilities ((352) 527-7650) serves unincorporated systems like Citrus Springs. Inside Inverness or Crystal River, the city runs its own water — contact the city for those addresses.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Citrus County?
File with the Citrus County Property Appraiser at citruspa.org or (352) 341-6600. 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 Citrus County?
The Citrus County Tax Collector (citrustc.us, (352) 341-6500) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses, with offices in Inverness and Crystal River. 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 Citrus County?
Register or update your address through the Citrus County Supervisor of Elections at votecitrus.gov or (352) 564-7120. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
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Take it with you
Print this Citrus 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 Citrus 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.