New Resident Guide · Marianna, Florida
Jackson CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Jackson County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Marianna, Graceville, Sneads, and the rest of the county — power, water, gas, 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
Jackson 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
Jackson 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
Jackson County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Jackson County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Jackson County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Jackson County Building Services
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Jackson County.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Jackson 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
Marianna's electric is Florida Public Utilities (not Gulf Power/FPL, which don't serve Jackson). Rural areas are the WFEC co-op.
Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
Serves: Marianna and surrounding areas (the county's main electric provider).
West Florida Electric Cooperative (WFEC)
Serves: Rural Jackson County — Graceville, Cottondale, and the Sneads area.
Water & Sewer
Inside Marianna, the city bundles water, sewer, gas, and garbage; rural homes are often on a private well & septic.
City of Marianna Utility Billing
Serves: Inside Marianna city limits (water, sewer, gas, garbage).
Natural Gas
Piped gas is the City of Marianna system plus FPU in parts of the region; rural areas use propane.
City of Marianna Natural Gas
Serves: The Marianna municipal gas footprint.
Trash & Recycling
Unincorporated curbside is Waste Pro; Marianna bills garbage on the city account.
Waste Pro (Jackson County)
Serves: Unincorporated county residential collection.
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Xfinity (Comcast)
Serves: Marianna and parts of the county (largest footprint).
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.
Jackson County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Jackson County, FL?
Marianna's electric is Florida Public Utilities (FPU) — not Gulf Power/FPL, which don't serve the county. Rural Jackson (Graceville, Cottondale, Sneads) is the West Florida Electric Cooperative. Confirm by address.
How do I set up water service in Jackson County?
Inside Marianna, the city bundles water, sewer, gas, and garbage on one account at (850) 482-4353. Rural homes are often on a private well and septic.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Jackson County?
File with the Jackson County Property Appraiser at jacksonpa.com or (850) 482-9646. 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 Jackson County?
The Jackson County Tax Collector (jacksontc.com, (850) 482-9653) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses (the Marianna Driver License Service Center). 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 Jackson County?
Register or update your address through the Jackson County Supervisor of Elections at votejacksonfl.gov or (850) 482-9652. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Jackson 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 Jackson 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.