New Resident Guide · Bronson, Florida
Levy CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Levy County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Bronson, Chiefland, Williston, Cedar Key, and the rest of the county — power, water, 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
Levy 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
Levy County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services. Offices in Bronson, Chiefland, and Williston. New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Levy County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Levy County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Levy County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Levy County Development Department
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Levy County. Cities permit separately.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Levy 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 split the county; Williston runs its own municipal electric.
Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC)
Serves: Most of rural Levy County — Chiefland, Cedar Key, the Bronson area, Inglis.
Duke Energy Florida
Serves: Eastern Levy County (Williston/Bronson outskirts).
City of Williston Electric
Serves: Inside Williston city limits (municipal).
Water & Sewer
Inside a city/town, use the city; most rural homes are on a private well and septic.
Natural Gas
Piped gas is the Williston system only; everywhere else uses propane.
Trash & Recycling
There's no county curbside — unincorporated residents haul to the transfer station/drop-off sites; towns bundle pickup into the city bill.
Levy County Solid Waste
Serves: Unincorporated county drop-off (transfer station plus satellite sites).
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Spectrum (Charter)
Serves: A limited cable footprint (parts of Levy/Chiefland).
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.
Levy County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Levy County, FL?
Three providers split the county: Central Florida Electric Cooperative (CFEC) covers most rural areas (Chiefland, Cedar Key, Bronson, Inglis); Duke Energy covers the eastern Williston/Bronson fringe; and the City of Williston runs its own electric inside city limits. Confirm by exact address.
How do I set up water service in Levy County?
Inside Chiefland, Williston, Bronson, or Cedar Key, use the city/town/district. Most homes outside city limits are on a private well and septic, with no utility account to transfer.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Levy County?
File with the Levy County Property Appraiser at levycountypropertyappraiser.org or (352) 486-5222. 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 Levy County?
The Levy County Tax Collector (levytax.org, (352) 486-5172) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses, with offices in Bronson, Chiefland, and Williston. 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 Levy County?
Register or update your address through the Levy County Supervisor of Elections at votelevy.gov or (352) 486-5163. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
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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.