New Resident Guide · Moore Haven, Florida
Glades CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Glades County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Moore Haven, Buckhead Ridge, Lakeport, and the rest of this rural Lake Okeechobee 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
Glades 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
Glades 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
Glades County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Glades County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Glades County Community Development
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Glades County.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Glades 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
The Glades Electric co-op covers most of the county; FPL serves some pockets — confirm by address.
Glades Electric Cooperative
Serves: Most of Glades County — Moore Haven, Buckhead Ridge, Lakeport.
Water & Sewer
Only Moore Haven has municipal water/sewer; the rest of the county is private well & septic.
Trash & Recycling
Drop-off at the county transfer station (no confirmed countywide curbside).
Glades County Solid Waste
Serves: Countywide transfer station and recycling drop-off.
Internet & TV
Availability is address-specific; rural fiber via the co-op is expanding.
Conexon Connect (fiber)
Serves: The Glades Electric fiber footprint (rural Glades).
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.
Glades County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Glades County, FL?
The Glades Electric Cooperative covers most of the county (Moore Haven, Buckhead Ridge, Lakeport); FPL serves some pockets. Always confirm by service address.
How do I set up water service in Glades County?
Only inside the City of Moore Haven ((863) 946-0711) is there municipal water/sewer; the rest of the county is on a private well and septic, so rural buyers should verify the well/septic on the property.
Is there natural gas in Glades County?
No — there's no gas main. Budget for a propane tank/contract (local dealers serve the area) or an all-electric home.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Glades County?
The Glades County Tax Collector (gladestc.com, (863) 946-6035) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses (there's no separate DMV office in the county), with a Buckhead Ridge sub-office. New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Glades County?
Register or update your address through the Glades County Supervisor of Elections at voteglades.gov or (863) 946-6005. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Glades 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 Glades 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.