Just moved here? Start with these
The six things worth doing in your first week, in the order they matter.
1. Utilities
Set up electric, water and sewer — providers and phone numbers are listed above.
2. Trash day
Monday · Waste Management — carts out the night before.
3. Homestead
If you own and occupy the home as your permanent residence as of January 1, file for the homestead exemption by March 1; buy later in the year and you file for the following year — Lee County Property Appraiser ↗.
4. License & vehicle
Update your driver license and vehicle registration to your new address — FLHSMV ↗.
5. Voter registration
Register or update your address with the Lee County Supervisor of Elections ↗.
6. Evacuation zone
Confirm your exact address on the county’s official zone lookup ↗ before storm season.
Every link goes to the official government source (checked Aug 2026).
