Local Resources
Welcome Guide for New Residents
Moving to a new area can be overwhelming, but this helpful checklist ensures you have everything you need to settle in smoothly. From utility services to government offices, it’s all covered in one place.
First, update your address with the USPS by submitting an official Change of Address Form. Don’t forget to notify banks, credit card companies, subscription services, healthcare providers, and any other entities that send mail to your old address. Next, update your driver’s license and car registration at your local Tax Collector’s office, with links provided for Lee, Charlotte, Collier, and Sarasota counties.
Starting or transferring utilities is made easier with direct links to providers like Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC), FPL, and water services in Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and more. Internet and TV services like Xfinity, CenturyLink, DIRECTV, and DISH are also included. Additionally, remember to update your homeowner and car insurance policies to reflect your new address.
To make life even easier, links are provided for local lawn irrigation schedules and garbage pickup information. Whether you’re a new homeowner or simply relocating, this checklist is a practical resource to streamline your move and help you feel right at home in your new community!
Closing Checklist
Congratulations! This is not a comprehensive list of items, but it can serve as an example of things to think about before you close. We hope you find this list helpful!
Notify USPS of Address Change:
Official USPS Change of Address Form
Change Address with the Following:
- Banks
- Financial Institutions
- Credit Cards
- Magazine Subscriptions
- Food Service Subscriptions
- Mail Pharmacies
- Doctor’s Office
- Dentist Office
- Local Pharmacy
- Professional Licensure
- Other places that send mail to your former address
Update Your Driver’s License and Car Registration:
- Lee County Tax Collector
- Charlotte County Tax Collector
- Collier County Tax Collector
- Sarasota County Tax Collector
Start or Stop Utility Services:
- LCEC – Lee County Electric Cooperative
- FPL
- Waste Pro USA
- West Charlotte Transfer Station
- Water and Sewer in Lee County
- Water and Sewer in Cape Coral
- Collier County Utilities
- Port Charlotte Utilities
- Xfinity
- CenturyLink
- DIRECTV
- DISH Network
Notify Homeowner/Car Insurance:
Ensure to cancel or transfer policies to your new address.
Check Local Services:
Find watering schedules and garbage pickup days on your local government websites: