New Resident Guide · Mayo, Florida
Lafayette CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Lafayette County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Mayo and the rest of this rural county — power, water, trash, homestead exemption, voter registration, and your zoned schools. The county has no piped natural gas (homes use propane), and most parcels outside Mayo are on a private well and septic. 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
Lafayette 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
Lafayette 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
Lafayette County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Lafayette District Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Lafayette County Clerk of Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Lafayette County Building Department
Permits and inspections for the county.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Lafayette 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
SVEC covers most rural land; Duke serves some portions — confirm by parcel.
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC)
Serves: Most of rural Lafayette County (the co-op territory).
Water & Sewer
Only the Town of Mayo has municipal water; outside Mayo it's private well & septic.
Trash & Recycling
No county curbside — residents use county collection sites/landfill.
Lafayette County Solid Waste
Serves: Countywide drop-off at collection sites and the landfill (no curbside outside Mayo).
Internet & TV
Wired service concentrates in Mayo; rural addresses often need satellite.
Kinetic by Windstream
Serves: Mayo and parts of Lafayette County (DSL/fiber — the primary wireline).
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.
Lafayette County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Lafayette County, FL?
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) covers most of the rural county; Duke Energy serves some portions. Confirm which one serves a specific parcel before closing.
How do I set up water service in Lafayette County?
Only the Town of Mayo ((386) 294-1551) has municipal water/sewer (billed via Town Hall). Outside Mayo, properties are on a private well and septic.
Is there natural gas in Lafayette County?
No — there's no piped natural-gas utility. Homes use propane (LP) from a local dealer or are all-electric, so set up a propane account before closing if needed.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Lafayette County?
The Lafayette County Tax Collector (lafayettetc.com, (386) 294-1961) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses at one office (DL window 8:30a–4:00p). New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Lafayette County?
Register or update your address through the Lafayette County Supervisor of Elections at lafayettevotes.net or (386) 294-1261. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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.