New Resident Guide · Crawfordville, Florida
Wakulla CountyUtilities & Services
Just bought or moving within Wakulla County? Here is every office and utility you'll need to get settled across Crawfordville, St. Marks, Sopchoppy, Panacea, and the rest of the county — power, water, trash, homestead exemption, voter registration, and your zoned schools. The county has no piped natural gas (homes use propane). 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
Wakulla 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
Wakulla 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
Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections
Register to vote or update your voter registration with your new address.
Public Schools
Wakulla County School District
Find the schools your new address is zoned for and enroll your children.
Official Records / Deeds
Wakulla County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Records and provides copies of your deed and other official property documents; also court records.
Building & Permitting
Wakulla County Planning & Community Development
Permits and inspections for unincorporated Wakulla County (Building Dept (850) 926-7636).
Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Wakulla 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
Talquin is the dominant provider; only fringe/eastern pockets are Duke — confirm by service address.
Talquin Electric Cooperative
Serves: Most of Wakulla County (Crawfordville, Sopchoppy, Panacea, St. Marks areas).
Duke Energy Florida
Serves: Limited eastern/fringe pockets of the county.
Water & Sewer
Talquin runs most county water; the county handles sewer service areas. Sopchoppy runs its own.
Talquin Electric Cooperative — Water/Wastewater
Serves: Most county water systems (including the Wakulla County Regional Water System).
Trash & Recycling
Waste Pro does countywide curbside garbage. Curbside recycling ended in 2025 — recyclables go to the landfill/transfer station.
Waste Pro (Wakulla County)
Serves: Countywide residential curbside garbage plus the landfill/transfer station.
Internet & TV
Availability varies block to block — check your address on each provider's site.
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.
Wakulla County Setup — Common Questions
Who provides electricity in Wakulla County, FL?
Talquin Electric Cooperative is the dominant provider for most of the county (Crawfordville, Sopchoppy, Panacea, St. Marks). Only limited eastern/fringe pockets are Duke Energy. Confirm by service address before transferring.
How do I set up water service in Wakulla County?
Talquin Electric Cooperative ((850) 627-7651) runs most county water systems; the county handles sewer service areas, and Sopchoppy runs its own. Many rural homes are on a private well.
Is there natural gas in Wakulla County?
No — there's no piped natural-gas utility. Heating and cooking are electric or propane (LP) from local suppliers, so budget for a propane tank if a listing has gas appliances.
Where do I register my car and get a Florida driver license after moving to Wakulla County?
The Wakulla County Tax Collector (wakullatax.com, (850) 926-3371) handles property-tax payment, vehicle registration/tags, and driver licenses/IDs (road tests by appointment, residents only). New residents generally must get a Florida license within 30 days.
How do I register to vote in Wakulla County?
Register or update your address through the Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections at wakullavotes.gov or (850) 926-7575. You can also update your registration when you get your Florida driver license.
Helpful next reads
Take it with you
Print this Wakulla 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 Wakulla 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.