Brevard County Florida Utilities

Power

Florida Power and Light requires a deposit that varies according to a customer's credit rating. To sign up for FPL service, click FPL.com. or call 723-7795 or 800-226-3545. One-day notification is required to provide service.

 

Gas

City Gas Co. of Florida supplies natural gas to most of Brevard. To begin gas service call 800-993-7546; for new homes call 321-632-1734. Gas companies require several days notice to start service.  Call early to arrange getting turn-on as it requires an appointment with gas company technician at your new home.

 

Telephone

Contact BellSouth online or 321-780-2355 at any hour to set up service. Deposit will be determined by your credit report. You can select from 3 DSL Internet access speeds, even without voice service.

 

Antenna TV

Free Digital TV via antenna is available thru the digital tuner in newer TVs and DVRs, or with $60 converter box. Currently 37 channels.

 

Cable TV

BrightHouse handles all of Brevard's cable. To order service, please visit cfl.mybrighthouse.com or call 321-254-3300. They also bundle RoadRunner cable Internet.

 

Direct TV (satellite)

Most people get a system from a local store like Best Buy, Blockbuster, RadioShack, Wards, Kmart, an independent local dealer, or from an online dealer. You should be able to find a FREE (after rebate) receiver at most stores. Satellite reception suffers during thunderstorms.

 

Water

Charges for sewer, water and deposits vary. Cocoa Water provides service for most of Central Brevard. Charges vary. All customers pay a $20 administration fee, paid on the first bill. There may be a $60 deposit. Residents go to Cocoa City Hall, located at 603 Brevard Ave., (Cocoa Village) between 7 am and 5:30 pm weekdays. Call 321-639-7500. Remotely: Put the reference address at the top of a page with your SS# and photo of your Driver license. Fax it to 321-639-7524. (they must be afraid you'll steal the aquifer). If you do not have a well, consider getting 2 meters - the sprinkler water is 2/3 cheaper (no sewer fees). Some areas offer recycled water for sprinklers. Price varies, but $10/mo is average. Most districts install a meter, but current charges are for unlimited use.

 

Titusville Water & Solid Waste

Typical arrogant government procedure: they put a lock on the water meter at move-out and charge monthly availability fees of $16 regardless of use. No website -- call 321-383-5791 to put $129 deposit plus $15 administrative fee on your credit card.

 

Melbourne Water

To open an account, contact the Utility Billing Department at (321) 953-6390 or go to the Utility Billing Counter located on the first floor at City Hall, 900 E. Strawbridge Ave.

 

Vehicle Registration and Driver Licenses

To round out your to-do list... Florida does not require vehicle inspection, but you must get a Florida tag within 10 days of moving here. Brevard Tax Collector facilities around the county make it fairly quick. Call 264-6922.

 

Boat Registration

Within the sooner of 90 days or expiration of current registration, go to Brevard Tax Collector office to purchase registration numbers and decal for any powered vessel not federally documented (yacht).

 

Sun Pass Tolls

Electronic transponder available at Publix Market gets you thru all of Florida's toll booths without delay, and you get a toll discount. Pay $5 for the sticker on each vehicle, and you get a $5 toll credit. Activate online at SunPass.com. You'll surely want this any time you go to Orlando.

Note: Tenants have their own accounts, and utilities hold them responsible, not the landlord.

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