New to Daytona Beach? Start water and power, find your gas and internet provider, get a Florida license and tag, and file for homestead by March 1.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is an index for new residents. It links our own guides and adds what they do not cover, with each provider’s own sign-up page.

Welcome to Daytona Beach. City services come from the City of Daytona Beach; schools, property taxes, elections and vehicle tags are run countywide by Volusia County offices. Here is the order most people do things in, with the link for each.

First calls

Utilities

Water, sewer and trash. The city runs water and sewer and bills trash pickup on the same utility account. Start, stop or transfer service on the city’s utility portal, or call Utility Billing at 386-671-8100, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays (Utility Billing page). For pickup days and rules, see our trash and recycling guide.

Electricity. Florida Power & Light serves Daytona Beach. Start service on FPL’s start-service page. Outage maps and numbers are on our power outages page.

Natural gas. Peoples Gas serves Daytona Beach and the neighboring cities in northern Volusia County under a territorial agreement with Florida Public Utilities, which serves the southern part of the county around New Smyrna Beach, according to a Florida Public Service Commission filing. Start service on Peoples Gas’s site, which also lists deposit options. Ask Peoples Gas whether your address is served before you plan on gas appliances.

Internet. AT&T publishes service for Daytona Beach on its Daytona Beach page. Cable and other providers check service by street address on their own websites; enter yours before you sign a lease. The FCC’s National Broadband Map shows every provider that reports service at a given address.

Driver’s license, tag and title

Florida gives new residents 30 days to get a Florida driver’s license and 10 days to title and register a vehicle, which requires insurance from a Florida-licensed agent, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ new resident page. A vehicle brought from another state also needs a VIN inspection on state form HSMV 82042.

In Volusia County, the Tax Collector handles licenses, tags and titles. Book an appointment or see branches and hours. The two closest offices:

  • Daytona Beach, 1847 Holsonback Drive (with the Department of Health): motorist services and taxes.
  • South Daytona one-stop shop, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., Suite 2: driver’s licenses, tags and more.

Register to vote

Register or update your address at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. The Volusia County Supervisor of Elections is at 386-736-5930. Dates and polling places are in our voting guide.

Homestead exemption

If you buy a home and live in it, the homestead exemption takes the first $25,000 of value off all property taxes and up to $26,411 more off non-school taxes, and caps future assessment increases. You must own and live in the home on Jan. 1, and the deadline is March 1. File with the Volusia County Property Appraiser (homestead page). Rates and due dates: property taxes.

Schools

Every public school in the city belongs to Volusia County Schools. Enrollment needs a birth certificate, a physician-signed immunization record, a Florida physical form and two proofs of address. See our schools guide for the calendar, school grades and zoned schools.

Building, fixing, adding on

Permits for fences, roofs, additions and new homes go through Permits & Licensing at City Hall, 386-671-8178. Start with our building permits and zoning guide. Check your FEMA flood zone on the city’s flood map page before you buy insurance.

Storm season

Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov. 30. Look up your evacuation zone and sign up for city alerts now. See our hurricane prep guide.

Who to call

Department numbers, your city commissioner and the police non-emergency line are on who to call at City Hall.

What this means for you

  • Day 1: water, power and gas in your name.
  • Within 10 days: Florida title, tag and insurance.
  • Within 30 days: Florida driver’s license.
  • By March 1: homestead exemption, if you own and live in the home.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start water service in Daytona Beach?

Start, stop or transfer city water, sewer and trash service through the city’s online utility portal, or call Utility Billing at 386-671-8100, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Who provides electricity in Daytona Beach?

Florida Power & Light. Start service on FPL’s website; outages are reported to FPL at 1-800-4OUTAGE.

Who provides natural gas in Daytona Beach?

Peoples Gas serves Daytona Beach under a territorial agreement approved by the Florida Public Service Commission; Florida Public Utilities serves the southern part of the county around New Smyrna Beach.

How long do I have to get a Florida driver’s license after moving?

30 days after you establish residency. You must register and title your vehicle within 10 days, with Florida insurance, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Volusia County?

March 1 of the year you want it to start, for a home you owned and lived in as your permanent residence on Jan. 1.