New Resident Guide · Perry, Florida
Taylor CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Taylor County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Perry, the coastal communities, 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
Taylor 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
Taylor County Tax Collector
Pay property taxes, register your vehicles and get Florida license plates, and handle driver license services ((850) 584-2089). New residents must get a Florida license within 30 days.
Supervisor of Elections
Taylor County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Taylor County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Taylor County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Taylor County Building & Planning
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Taylor County.
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Taylor 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
Perry has no city electric (it's a gas city). Duke serves Perry and most of the county; the TCEC co-op serves rural areas.
Duke Energy Florida
Serves: The City of Perry and most of Taylor County (the largest provider).
Water & Sewer
Inside Perry, the city; the coastal communities have their own district.
Taylor Coastal Water & Sewer District
Serves: Coastal communities (Keaton Beach, Dekle Beach, Ezell Beach, Cedar Island, etc.).
Natural Gas
Piped gas is the City of Perry municipal system; rural areas use propane.
City of Perry Natural Gas
Serves: City of Perry gas customers (municipal gas).
Trash & Recycling
Unincorporated residents use staffed county collection centers; Perry runs city curbside.
Taylor County Environmental Services
Serves: Unincorporated county (staffed collection/roll-off centers; an annual assessment applies).
City of Perry
Serves: Curbside pickup inside Perry (on the city utility bill).
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
Conexon Connect (fiber)
Serves: Fiber-to-home buildout across rural Taylor and Perry (via the TCEC co-op).
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.
Taylor County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Taylor County, FL?
Perry has no city electric — it's a gas city. Duke Energy serves Perry and most of the county; the Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) serves rural areas. Confirm by service address.
How do I set up water service in Taylor County?
Inside Perry, the city provides water/sewer (and gas) at (850) 584-7161. The coastal communities (Keaton Beach, Dekle Beach, etc.) are served by the Taylor Coastal Water & Sewer District at (850) 295-2950.
How do I file for the Florida homestead exemption in Taylor County?
File with the Taylor County Property Appraiser at qpublic.net/fl/taylor or (850) 838-3511. 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 Taylor County?
The Taylor County Tax Collector (taylorcountytaxcollector.com, (850) 838-3517) handles property-tax payment and vehicle registration/tags; driver licenses are at a separate Tax Collector location ((850) 584-2089). New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Taylor County?
Register or update your address through the Taylor County Supervisor of Elections at taylorelectionsfl.gov or (850) 838-3515. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
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Take it with you
Print this Taylor 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 Taylor 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.