New Resident Guide · Fort Pierce, Florida
St. Lucie CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within St. Lucie County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and unincorporated areas. Inside Fort Pierce, your electric, water, sewer, and gas all come from FPUA. 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
St. Lucie 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
St. Lucie County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license/road-test services. New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
School locator →Official Records / Deeds
St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
St. Lucie County Planning & Development
Permits and inspections for unincorporated St. Lucie. Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce issue their own.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency police matters and reports; Port St. Lucie has its own city police. 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
FPL covers the county including Port St. Lucie, but inside the City of Fort Pierce it's FPUA (which also does water, sewer, and gas).
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Serves: Most of the county including Port St. Lucie and unincorporated areas.
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)
Serves: City of Fort Pierce (municipal electric).
Water & Sewer
Three water utilities by location; some St. Lucie West homes are on a separate services district.
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA)
Serves: City of Fort Pierce (water & sewer).
Natural Gas
Inside Fort Pierce it's FPUA; elsewhere, Florida Public Utilities. Many homes are all-electric.
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) Gas
Serves: Fort Pierce area natural gas.
Trash & Recycling
The hauler depends on your city — calling the wrong one gets you nowhere.
Waste Pro (unincorporated county)
Serves: Unincorporated St. Lucie County.
City of Port St. Lucie (1PSL)
Serves: City of Port St. Lucie (collection by FCC Environmental).
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Xfinity (Comcast)
Serves: Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and much of the county.
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.
St. Lucie County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in St. Lucie County, FL?
FPL covers most of the county, including Port St. Lucie and unincorporated areas. But inside the City of Fort Pierce, your electric — along with water, sewer, and gas — comes from the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA), one stop with a different account.
How do I set up water service in St. Lucie County?
There are three water utilities by location: unincorporated areas use St. Lucie County Utilities ((772) 462-1150); Port St. Lucie uses PSL Utility Systems ((772) 873-6400); and Fort Pierce uses FPUA ((772) 466-1600). Some St. Lucie West homes are on a separate services district — verify by address.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in St. Lucie County?
File with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser at paslc.gov or (772) 462-1000. 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 St. Lucie County?
The St. Lucie County Tax Collector (tcslc.com, (772) 462-1650) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver license/road-test 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 St. Lucie County?
Register or update your address through the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections at stlucievotes.gov or (772) 462-1500. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie 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.