New Resident Guide · Cross City, Florida
Dixie CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Dixie County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Cross City, Old Town, Horseshoe Beach, Suwannee, 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
Dixie 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
Dixie 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
Dixie County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Dixie District Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Dixie County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Dixie County Building & Zoning
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Dixie County.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Dixie 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
CFEC covers most of the county; Duke and TCEC serve smaller portions — verify at the parcel.
Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC)
Serves: Most of Dixie — Cross City, Old Town, Horseshoe Beach, Suwannee.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC)
Serves: The northwest portion of the county.
Water & Sewer
Only Cross City (and Horseshoe Beach) have municipal water; most of the county is private well & septic.
Dixie County (rural)
Serves: Unincorporated areas (most homes are on a private well and septic).
Trash & Recycling
No universal curbside — residents use county convenience/drop-off sites.
Dixie County Solid Waste
Serves: Countywide drop-off/convenience sites and the transfer station.
Internet & TV
Wired options are thin — many rural homes use satellite. Mediacom and Brightspeed do NOT serve Cross City.
Conexon Connect (fiber)
Serves: Co-op fiber buildout in parts of the county — check availability.
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.
Dixie County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Dixie County, FL?
Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC) covers most of the county (Cross City, Old Town, Horseshoe Beach, Suwannee); the Tri-County co-op covers the northwest corner; and Duke Energy serves some portions. Verify by exact address.
How do I set up water service in Dixie County?
Only the Town of Cross City ((352) 498-3306) and Horseshoe Beach have municipal water — most of the county is on a private well and septic. Confirm before assuming city water/sewer.
Is there natural gas in Dixie County?
No — there's no piped natural-gas utility. Homes use propane (LP) from a local supplier or are all-electric, so budget for propane if a listing has gas appliances.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Dixie County?
The Dixie County Tax Collector (dixietax.com, (352) 498-1213) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses at one office (call ahead — limited DL slots). New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Dixie County?
Register or update your address through the Dixie County Supervisor of Elections at dixievotes.com or (352) 498-1216. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Dixie 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 Dixie 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.