New to Port St. Lucie? Start FPL power and city water, transfer your license within 30 days, register your car and file for homestead by March 1.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This is an index for new residents: it links our own guides and adds what they lack. Sources: City of Port St. Lucie Utility Systems, FPL, Florida City Gas, the St. Lucie County Tax Collector and Florida Statutes 322.031 and 320.38.
Welcome to Port St. Lucie. This checklist covers the first weeks: utilities, your car and license, taxes and the city services you will use most. Each step links to the official page, and to our fuller guides where we have one.
First calls
- City water and sewer: Port St. Lucie Utility Systems, 772-873-6400
- Electricity: FPL, 1-888-988-8249
- Natural gas: Florida City Gas, 800-993-7546
- Driver license and tags: St. Lucie County Tax Collector, 772-462-1650
- Everything city: 1PSL, 772-871-1775
1. Water and sewer
Water and sewer service comes from the city’s Utility Systems department. To start service at a home that already has it, apply online with:
- A copy or photo of a government-issued ID
- The full service address
- Your start date
A deposit is required; the city contacts you with payment instructions, and deposits are refunded after 18 months of on-time payments. Building a new home, or living on a well and septic tank? The same page has the new construction application and a well and septic conversion application.
2. Electricity
Florida Power & Light serves Port St. Lucie. Start, stop or move service through FPL.com or customer service at 1-888-988-8249 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday). Outages: 1-800-468-8243. See power outages.
3. Natural gas
Where gas is available, the city’s guides list Florida City Gas. To start, stop or transfer service, email onlinerequest@chpk.com or call 800-993-7546; the company says it replies within 48 hours. The same number takes leak and odor reports at any time. Call 811 before you dig.
4. Internet
These providers publish service pages for Port St. Lucie; check your exact address with each, because coverage varies street by street:
- AT&T: Port St. Lucie home internet, with an address check
- Xfinity: Port St. Lucie internet service, with an availability check
The FCC’s National Broadband Map lists every provider reporting service at an address.
5. Trash and recycling
Service starts with the house; your cost is billed on the property tax bill. New owners without carts call 772-871-1775, press 5. Pickup is once a week, bulk once a month. See trash and recycling.
6. Driver license and vehicle registration
Under Florida law, a new resident who takes a job here or enrolls children in public school must get a Florida driver license within 30 days and register vehicles within 10 days. Both are handled by the St. Lucie County Tax Collector, which has an office in Tradition and others on Walton Road and in Fort Pierce. Book an appointment.
- License: bring proof of identity, Social Security number and two proofs of St. Lucie County address; document list.
- Out-of-state vehicle: bring the current out-of-state registration, proof of Florida insurance, ID and a completed VIN and odometer verification form; full requirements.
7. Property taxes and homestead
Bought a home you live in? File for the homestead exemption by March 1 with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser; it cuts taxable value by up to $51,411. Bills arrive about Nov. 1. See property taxes.
8. Schools
Public schools are run by St. Lucie Public Schools. Find your zone, apply through Student Assignment (772-429-3930), then register at the school. See schools.
9. Voting
Register or update your address with the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections, 772-462-1500. See voting.
10. Pets
City code requires dogs and cats to be licensed (sections 92.40 to 92.44), the city’s zoning FAQ notes. Ask Port St. Lucie Animal Control, 772-871-5042, how to get a license. The Lyngate Park dog park requires licensed, vaccinated dogs.
11. Permits before projects
Fences and accessory structures such as sheds need city permits. See building permits and zoning and call 772-871-5132.
12. Hurricane season
Look up your evacuation zone and sign up for Alert St. Lucie the week you move in. See hurricane prep.
Related: who to call at City Hall, getting around and population and growth.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start water service in Port St. Lucie?
Apply online with Port St. Lucie Utility Systems using a government ID, the service address and your start date; a deposit is required. Call 772-873-6400 with questions.
Who provides electricity in Port St. Lucie?
Florida Power & Light. Start, stop or move service through FPL.com or by calling 1-888-988-8249.
How long do I have to get a Florida driver license after moving?
Florida law gives a new resident who takes a job or enrolls children in public school 30 days to get a Florida license, and 10 days to register vehicles. The St. Lucie County Tax Collector handles both.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in St. Lucie County?
March 1 of the tax year. File online with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser or call 772-462-1021.
What internet providers serve Port St. Lucie?
AT&T and Xfinity both publish Port St. Lucie service pages. Check your exact address with each provider or on the FCC National Broadband Map.
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