New Resident Guide · LaBelle, Florida
Hendry CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Hendry County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across LaBelle, Clewiston, 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
Hendry 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
Hendry County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services (DL line (863) 675-5274). New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Hendry County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Hendry County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Hendry County Building & Licensing
Permits and inspections in Hendry County.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Hendry 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 — and FPL does NOT serve populated Hendry. Clewiston runs its own municipal electric.
Glades Electric Cooperative
Serves: LaBelle, Port LaBelle, Montura, Pioneer, and central/eastern rural Hendry.
City of Clewiston Electric
Serves: Inside Clewiston city limits and Harlem (municipal).
Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC)
Serves: Far-southwestern Hendry only (the Felda area).
Water & Sewer
Two different 'LaBelle' water utilities — the City of LaBelle vs. county-run Port LaBelle Utilities — don't conflate them.
City of Clewiston Utilities
Serves: Inside Clewiston city limits (water & sewer).
City of LaBelle Utility Billing
Serves: Inside LaBelle city limits (water, sewer, trash billing).
Port LaBelle Utilities (Hendry County)
Serves: Port LaBelle and county-served unincorporated areas.
Trash & Recycling
Clewiston runs its own; the county handles unincorporated areas (Waste Connections is the hauler).
Hendry County Waste Collection
Serves: Unincorporated county (Port LaBelle, Pioneer, Felda, Montura, Harlem).
Internet & TV
Cable is in the city limits; rural areas rely on DSL, 5G, or satellite.
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.
Hendry County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Hendry County, FL?
Glades Electric Cooperative serves LaBelle, Port LaBelle, and central/eastern rural Hendry; the City of Clewiston runs its own municipal electric inside city limits; and a tiny far-southwestern corner (Felda) is LCEC. Note FPL does not serve populated Hendry. Confirm by address.
How do I set up water service in Hendry County?
There are two different 'LaBelle' water utilities — the City of LaBelle ((863) 675-2872) for city limits and the county-run Port LaBelle Utilities ((863) 675-5376) for the Port LaBelle development. Clewiston runs its own ((863) 983-1454). Many rural homes are on a private well and septic.
Is there natural gas in Hendry County?
No — there are no piped natural-gas lines in the county. Homes use propane (LP) or are all-electric, so budget for propane delivery.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Hendry County?
The Hendry County Tax Collector (hendrycountytc.com, (863) 675-5280) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses (DL line (863) 675-5274), with offices in LaBelle and Clewiston. New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Hendry County?
Register or update your address through the Hendry County Supervisor of Elections at hendryelections.gov or (863) 675-5230. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Hendry 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 Hendry 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.