New Resident Guide · Tallahassee, Florida
Leon CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Leon County (Tallahassee)? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled — power, water, gas, trash, homestead exemption, voter registration, and your zoned schools. Inside the city, the City of Tallahassee bundles electric, water, sewer, gas, and trash on one account. 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
Leon 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
Leon County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services (by appointment). New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Leon County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Leon County Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
School zone finder →Official Records / Deeds
Leon County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents (Recording: (850) 606-4030); also court records.
Building & Permitting
Leon County Development Support (DSEM)
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Leon County. Inside the city, permit through Tallahassee Growth Management ((850) 891-7001).
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Leon 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
Inside the city, electric is the City of Tallahassee; outside, it's the Talquin co-op.
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Serves: Inside city limits and some adjacent areas (one account for electric, water, sewer, gas, trash).
Talquin Electric Cooperative
Serves: Unincorporated and surrounding Leon County.
Water & Sewer
City inside the limits; Talquin serves certain unincorporated subdivisions.
City of Tallahassee Utilities
Serves: Water and sewer inside city limits (same account as electric/gas).
Talquin Electric Cooperative
Serves: Water/wastewater in certain unincorporated subdivisions.
Natural Gas
Piped gas is the City of Tallahassee; unincorporated areas use propane where there's no main.
Trash & Recycling
City inside the limits; Leon County (Waste Pro) outside.
City of Tallahassee Solid Waste
Serves: Garbage and recycling inside city limits.
Leon County Solid Waste
Serves: Unincorporated county (curbside hauled by Waste Pro).
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
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.
Leon County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Leon County (Tallahassee), FL?
Inside Tallahassee city limits, electric is the City of Tallahassee Utilities ((850) 891-4968) — which bundles electric, water, sewer, gas, and trash on one account. Outside the city, electric is the Talquin Electric Cooperative ((850) 627-7651). Confirm which side of the city line a home is on.
How do I set up water service in Leon County?
Inside the city, water and sewer are part of the City of Tallahassee bundled account at (850) 891-4968. In certain unincorporated subdivisions, water/wastewater is Talquin at (850) 627-7651.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Leon County?
File with the Leon County Property Appraiser at leonpa.gov or (850) 606-6200. 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 Leon County?
The Leon County Tax Collector (leontaxcollector.net, (850) 606-4700) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses (book an appointment online first). 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 Leon County?
Register or update your address through the Leon County Supervisor of Elections at leonvotes.gov or (850) 606-8683. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Leon 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 Leon 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.