New to the Space Coast
Keys in hand? Start here.
Every utility, hookup, and government errand for a Brevard County move, one page, zero hunting. Bookmark it, share it, check things off as you go.
Utilities & services
Who to call, by service.
Providers vary by city on the Space Coast, your closing agent confirms the exact ones for your address, but this covers nearly every Brevard home.
Electric
Florida Power & Light (FPL)Nearly all of Brevard County
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Water & sewer (varies by city)
City of Cocoa UtilitiesCocoa, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island & much of central Brevard
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City of Melbourne WaterMelbourne, West Melbourne & the south beaches (Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach)
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City of Palm Bay UtilitiesPalm Bay
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City of Titusville Water ResourcesTitusville & north Brevard
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Well & septicSome Palm Bay, Merritt Island & unincorporated areas, no hookup needed, but ask me about the 2030 septic-to-sewer rules before buying
Septic rules
Internet & TV
SpectrumCable internet/TV, most of Brevard
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AT&T FiberFiber in growing pockets, worth checking, it's the best deal where it exists
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T-Mobile / Verizon 5G HomeWireless home internet, a real option in most of the county, no install appointment
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Gas & trash
Florida City GasNatural gas, where piped (many Brevard homes are all-electric)
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Trash & recyclingArranged through your city or Brevard County Solid Waste, usually auto-starts with your water account
County info
The first 30 days
Your new-resident checklist.
Tap to check things off, this page remembers your progress on this device.
Transfer utilities before closing dayElectric, water, internet, schedule start dates a few days before you get keys so nothing's dark on move-in night.
Update your driver license & vehicle registrationFlorida gives new residents 30 days after establishing residency. Handled through FLHSMV, Brevard tax collector offices do most of it.
File your homestead exemption, deadline March 1Cuts your taxable value and starts your 3% assessment cap. File free at bcpao.us. Missing it costs a full year, this is the one people forget.
Register to vote at your new addressTwo minutes online at registertovoteflorida.gov.
Register the kids for schoolProof of residency required, closing disclosure works. Start at brevardschools.org.
Confirm insurance is actually in forceHomeowners AND flood if applicable, remember flood policies have a 30-day waiting period.
Build the hurricane basicsKnow your evacuation zone (county emergency management), water, batteries, and where your shutters or panel clips are. June through November is real here.
Forward your mailUSPS change of address online, takes two minutes, saves a month of chasing statements.
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