New Resident Guide · Kissimmee, Florida
Osceola CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Osceola County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, and Poinciana — turn on the power and water, set up trash, file your homestead exemption, register to vote, and find 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
Osceola 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
Osceola County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license and ID services. New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Osceola County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
School District of Osceola County
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
School locator maps →Official Records / Deeds
Osceola County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also marriage licenses and court records.
Building & Permitting
Osceola County Building Department
Permits and inspections for remodels, additions, pools, and fences in unincorporated Osceola County. If your home is inside a city, permit through that city instead.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Osceola County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency police matters and reports for unincorporated areas; cities may have their own police department. 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
Your electric company is set by where you live — there is no choice of provider.
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
Serves: City of St. Cloud (OUC has run St. Cloud's electric system since 1997).
Duke Energy Florida
Serves: Poinciana, Celebration, Harmony, and most unincorporated Osceola County.
Water & Sewer
Toho Water Authority is the county's largest water/sewer provider. St. Cloud's water/sewer moved to Toho in 2022. Water/sewer in Celebration is run through its community districts (celebrationcdd.org).
Toho Water Authority
Serves: Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, and many unincorporated areas.
Natural Gas
Two natural-gas providers serve Osceola; many homes are all-electric.
Florida Public Utilities (FPU)
Serves: Parts of Osceola County, including St. Cloud.
Trash & Recycling
Inside a city, trash is handled by the city; in unincorporated areas, by the county.
Osceola County Solid Waste
Serves: Curbside collection in unincorporated Osceola County.
City of Kissimmee Sanitation
Serves: City of Kissimmee. (St. Cloud runs its own collection — call (407) 957-7300.)
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Spectrum (Charter)
Serves: Cable internet and TV across most of the county.
AT&T Fiber
Serves: Fiber internet in much of Kissimmee/St. Cloud — check by address.
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.
Osceola County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Osceola County, FL?
It depends on your address: Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) serves the City of Kissimmee, OUC serves the City of St. Cloud, and Duke Energy Florida serves Poinciana, Celebration, Harmony, and most unincorporated areas. Electric service is set by location — there is no choice of provider.
How do I set up water service in Osceola County?
Toho Water Authority ((407) 944-5000) is the largest provider and serves Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, and many unincorporated areas. Note that St. Cloud's water and sewer moved to Toho in 2022. In Celebration, water/sewer is handled through the community's districts.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Osceola County?
File with the Osceola County Property Appraiser at property-appraiser.org or (407) 742-5000. 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 Osceola County?
The Osceola County Tax Collector (osceolataxcollector.org, (407) 742-4000) handles vehicle registration, license plates, and driver license services. 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 Osceola County?
Register or update your address through the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections at voteosceola.gov or (407) 742-6000. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
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Take it with you
Print this Osceola 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 Osceola 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.