New Resident Guide · Green Cove Springs, Florida
Clay CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Clay County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, 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
Clay 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
Clay County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services (by appointment). New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Clay County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Clay County District Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Find your school zone →Official Records / Deeds
Clay County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Clay County Building Division
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Clay County. Green Cove Springs and Orange Park permit separately.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Clay 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 by address — an Orange Park home may be JEA while a Keystone home is Clay Electric.
Clay Electric Cooperative
Serves: Most of the county — Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Lake Asbury, much of unincorporated Clay.
JEA
Serves: Northeast Clay — the Orange Park area and parts of Fleming Island/Oakleaf.
City of Green Cove Springs Electric
Serves: Inside Green Cove Springs city limits only (municipal).
Water & Sewer
Most of the county is the Clay County Utility Authority; Green Cove Springs bundles its own.
Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA)
Serves: Most of the county — Fleming Island, Orange Park area, Oakleaf, Middleburg, Lake Asbury.
City of Green Cove Springs Utilities
Serves: Inside Green Cove Springs (water, sewer, electric, trash on one account).
Natural Gas
Gas is available in parts of the county; not universal.
TECO Peoples Gas
Serves: Gas-available areas of Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Orange Park — check by ZIP.
Trash & Recycling
FCC Environmental is the countywide hauler; Green Cove Springs residents get refuse through the city. No countywide curbside recycling — use drop-off centers.
FCC Environmental Services
Serves: Unincorporated countywide weekly garbage and yard waste.
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Xfinity (Comcast)
Serves: Orange Park, Fleming Island, Oakleaf, and most populated areas.
AT&T Fiber
Serves: Orange Park, Fleming Island, plus scattered fiber/DSL — check by address.
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.
Clay County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Clay County, FL?
Three providers split the county by address: Clay Electric Cooperative covers most of it (Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Lake Asbury, much of unincorporated Clay); JEA serves the northeast (Orange Park area, parts of Fleming Island/Oakleaf); and the City of Green Cove Springs runs its own electric inside city limits. Confirm by exact address.
How do I set up water service in Clay County?
Most of the county — Fleming Island, the Orange Park area, Oakleaf, Middleburg, Lake Asbury — is the Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA) at (904) 272-5999. Inside Green Cove Springs, the city bundles water, sewer, electric, and trash on one account at (904) 297-7500.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Clay County?
File with the Clay County Property Appraiser at ccpao.com or (904) 284-6305. 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 Clay County?
The Clay County Tax Collector (claycountytax.com, (904) 269-6320) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses, with branches in Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Middleburg, and Keystone Heights (most services by appointment). 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 Clay County?
Register or update your address through the Clay County Supervisor of Elections at clayelections.gov or (904) 269-6350. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Clay County contact sheet as a clean one-pager — perfect to keep on the fridge or hand to a client at closing.
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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.