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Florida Utilities Setup: Find Your City

Direct phone numbers and exactly which providers cover which streets, sorted by region. Built for the day you close, not the week after.

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How to use this guide

Most Florida utility setups go wrong for the same reason: people call the wrong company first. We built this atlas to fix that. Pick your city, get the direct phone numbers, and avoid sitting on hold for 40 minutes with a provider that doesn't even serve your address.

Florida utility coverage is messier than most states. The reason is co-ops. Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative covers chunks of Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus that Duke Energy never had a chance at. Clay Electric Cooperative does the same in Clay, Putnam, and Marion. Bartow and Lakeland run their own city electric, with rates roughly 20% under the Duke and FPL bills next door. Knowing which provider serves your address is the first step, and it's not always obvious from a map.

What you'll find on each city page

Every city guide breaks down the same five categories: electric, water, gas, internet, and trash. For each one, we list the provider name, a direct customer service phone number, and a link to start service online when the provider supports it. We also flag the gotchas. Bartow runs its own electric grid. Clearwater Gas serves more than just Clearwater. Land O' Lakes is split between Duke and WREC depending on which side of US-41 you're on. The page tells you what to look for before you call.

If you're moving to Florida

Setting up utilities is one part of a bigger move. If you're working with a Tampa real estate agent or relocating from out of state, your closing date determines when you can put services in your name. We recommend calling each utility three to five business days before closing. Same-day service is possible for most providers in our markets, but it's not the default and it usually costs more.

Looking at houses in any of these markets? Start with our Tampa Bay, North Florida, or South Florida live MLS searches. Once you're under contract, come back to your city's utility page and start working the phone tree.

Common questions about Florida utility setup

How early should I call to set up utilities before closing?+
Three to five business days is the safe window. Most Florida providers can schedule same-day or next-day service, but they need time to verify the address, complete the application, and confirm meter access. Call earlier if you're moving in on a Friday or a Monday after a holiday. Those days back up first.
Which Florida cities run their own electric grid?+
Lakeland, Bartow, Jacksonville (JEA), Gainesville (GRU), Tallahassee, Ocala, Quincy, and a handful of smaller cities operate municipal electric utilities. Rates at city-run utilities are often lower than at investor-owned providers like Duke and FPL. Customer service is also typically faster because the call center is local.
Why does my address show two different electric providers in search results?+
In a few Florida markets, especially Pasco and Hernando counties, electric service is split between an investor-owned utility and a rural co-op. The split usually follows old infrastructure boundaries that don't match modern city limits. The fastest way to find the right provider is to ask a neighbor or check the meter itself, which has the utility's logo on it.
Can I set up all my utilities online without calling?+
For electric, yes. TECO, Duke, FPL, and JEA all support online new-service requests with no phone call needed. For city water in most Florida cities, you still need to call or visit the utility billing office in person to sign a service agreement. Internet and gas are usually online. Trash service auto-starts with most cities and is billed on the property tax statement.

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