New Resident Guide · Bunnell, Florida
Flagler CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Flagler County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, and the rest of the 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
Flagler 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
Flagler County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license and ID services. New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Flagler County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Flagler Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
School zones →Official Records / Deeds
Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents (Recording: (386) 313-4360); also marriage licenses and court records.
Building & Permitting
Flagler County Central Permitting
Permits and inspections for remodels, additions, pools, and fences in unincorporated Flagler County. Properties inside Palm Coast, Bunnell, or Flagler Beach permit through their own city.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Flagler 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
FPL is the sole electric utility countywide.
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Serves: All of Flagler County — Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, and unincorporated areas.
Water & Sewer
There is no single county water utility — it depends on the address. Palm Coast serves most residents; FGUA covers specific unincorporated systems.
City of Palm Coast Utility
Serves: City of Palm Coast (most county residents).
FGUA (Florida Governmental Utility Authority)
Serves: Plantation Bay, Eagle Lakes, and Beverly Beach (the de-facto county water utility).
City of Flagler Beach Utility Department
Serves: City of Flagler Beach.
Natural Gas
Peoples Gas serves Palm Coast/Flagler where mains exist; many homes are all-electric. (Florida Public Utilities does NOT serve Flagler for gas.)
TECO Peoples Gas
Serves: Palm Coast and Flagler County where gas mains exist.
Trash & Recycling
Unincorporated curbside is via the county (Waste Pro); Palm Coast, Bunnell, and Flagler Beach run their own.
Flagler County Solid Waste
Serves: Unincorporated Flagler County (collection by Waste Pro).
City of Palm Coast Garbage
Serves: City of Palm Coast (collection by FCC Environmental).
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Spectrum (Charter)
Serves: Countywide cable internet and TV (dominant wired provider).
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.
Flagler County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Flagler County, FL?
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the sole electric utility for the entire county — Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, and unincorporated areas. Set up service at (888) 988-8249.
How do I set up water service in Flagler County?
There's no single county water utility. The City of Palm Coast serves most residents ((386) 986-2360); FGUA covers specific unincorporated systems like Plantation Bay, Eagle Lakes, and Beverly Beach; and Bunnell and Flagler Beach each run their own. Confirm by address.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Flagler County?
File with the Flagler County Property Appraiser at flaglerpa.com or (386) 313-4150. 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 Flagler County?
The Flagler County Tax Collector (flaglertax.gov, (386) 313-4160) handles vehicle registration, license plates, and driver license and ID 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 Flagler County?
Register or update your address through the Flagler County Supervisor of Elections at flaglerelections.gov or (386) 313-4170. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
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Take it with you
Print this Flagler 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.