New Resident Guide · Fernandina Beach, Florida
Nassau CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Nassau County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Callahan, 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
Nassau 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
Nassau County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services. Offices in Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard. New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Nassau County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Nassau County Building Department
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Nassau County. Fernandina Beach permits its own.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Nassau 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
Provider depends on your exact address — confirm by parcel.
Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
Serves: Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island (electric and gas).
Okefenoke REMC (OREMC)
Serves: Northwest/rural Nassau including Hilliard and parts of Callahan.
Water & Sewer
Water depends on the side of the river — JEA on the mainland, the city on Amelia Island.
City of Fernandina Beach Utilities
Serves: Fernandina Beach and much of Amelia Island (also known as Nassau-Amelia Utilities).
Natural Gas
Florida Public Utilities provides gas on Amelia Island; many mainland homes are all-electric.
Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
Serves: Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach and parts of Nassau.
Trash & Recycling
Curbside in unincorporated Nassau is subscription-based; the county runs a drop-off recycling center.
Meridian Waste
Serves: Subscription curbside in Yulee, Hilliard, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, and Amelia Island.
Nassau County Solid Waste
Serves: Countywide drop-off recycling (Callahan).
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Xfinity (Comcast)
Serves: Cable/fiber across most of Fernandina Beach and Nassau.
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.
Nassau County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Nassau County, FL?
It depends on your exact address. FPL serves Yulee, Callahan, and most mainland Nassau; Florida Public Utilities (FPU) serves Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island (electric and gas); and Okefenoke REMC serves northwest/rural Nassau including Hilliard. Confirm by parcel.
How do I set up water service in Nassau County?
Water depends on the side of the river: JEA ((904) 665-6000) serves the Yulee/mainland side, while the City of Fernandina Beach ((904) 310-3400) serves Amelia Island. (Despite the nickname 'Nassau-Amelia Utilities,' the island water utility is run by the City of Fernandina Beach — not the Pensacola company 'Peoples Water Service.')
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Nassau County?
File with the Nassau County Property Appraiser at ncpafl.com or (904) 491-7300. 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 Nassau County?
The Nassau County Tax Collector (nassautaxes.com, (904) 491-7400) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses, with offices in Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Callahan, and Hilliard. 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 Nassau County?
Register or update your address through the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections at votenassaufl.gov or (904) 491-7500. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
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Take it with you
Print this Nassau 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 Nassau 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.