Setting up utilities in Cape Coral
In Cape Coral, Lee County Electric Cooperative delivers electricity, Peoples Gas delivers gas, water depends on your address, sewer depends on your address, and the City of Cape Coral Solid Waste handles trash pickup.
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Who to call for each service in Cape Coral, and how to start it.
Electric
Lee County Electric Cooperative
A not-for-profit cooperative providing electricity in Southwest Florida.
To start: Start service online with your Social Security number or passport, the service address and connection date, and the current account holder’s or homeowner’s name or the meter number.
Gas
Peoples Gas
Peoples Gas provides natural gas service across Florida.
To start: Start or transfer your Peoples Gas service online.
Peoples Gas has a ZIP code check on its website to see if it serves your area.
Water
Depends on your address
City of Cape Coral Utilities Department
City utilities provide drinking water and wastewater services.
Most of the city
To start: Complete the utility application with your ID and signature, plus a signed HUD settlement statement if you own or a current signed lease if you rent, and pay the required deposit within 20 days.
The City has extended utilities to nearly all of Cape Coral south of Pine Island Road and is working north.
Greater Pine Island Water Association
A member-owned utility serving the Greater Pine Island area.
West Pine Island Road Corridor; check with GPIWA
To start: Complete the New Owner Contact Information Form with a copy of your driver’s license and deed, pay the membership fees within 5 days of closing, then sign the Water User’s Agreement GPIWA emails you within 10 days of closing.
GPIWA’s Franchise Area Maps show where it provides water.
Sewer
Depends on your address
City of Cape Coral Utilities Department
City utilities provide drinking water and wastewater services.
Most of the city
To start: Complete the utility application with your ID and signature, plus a signed HUD settlement statement if you own or a current signed lease if you rent, and pay the required deposit within 20 days.
The City has extended utilities to nearly all of Cape Coral south of Pine Island Road and is working north.
Florida Governmental Utility Authority
A government utility providing water and wastewater services.
Entrada, in northeast Cape Coral; check with FGUA
To start: Send FGUA’s service application with your Social Security number, government-issued ID and a copy of your title, deed, lease or closing statement, then pay the security deposit and connection fee.
FGUA’s Service Area Map shows whether it currently serves your address.
Trash & recycling
City of Cape Coral Solid Waste
The City provides each resident a trash tote and a recycling tote.
Service for residential property of 4 units or less is billed annually on the property tax bill.
FAQ
Questions about moving to Cape Coral
Sources: Lee County Electric Cooperative, Peoples Gas, City of Cape Coral Utilities Department, Greater Pine Island Water Association, Florida Governmental Utility Authority, City of Cape Coral Solid Waste, EIA.
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