Setting up utilities in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, electricity depends on your address, Peoples Gas delivers gas, water depends on your address, sewer depends on your address, and the Solid Waste Division handles trash pickup.
Moving to Jacksonville? Public Grid can set up JEA for you.
Your utilities in Jacksonville
Who to call for each service in Jacksonville, and how to start it.
Electric
Depends on your address
JEA
Most of Jacksonville
To start: JEA asks for your Social Security number and a U.S. driver’s license or state ID card when you start service online. If you don’t give your Social Security number, you can bring two valid government-issued photo IDs, such as a passport or green card, to a JEA office instead.
Or let Public Grid set it up →Clay Electric Cooperative
An electric co-op serving parts of 15 North Florida counties.
Far southwest corner of the city; check with Clay Electric
To start: Complete and sign an Application for Membership and for Electric Service, with identification of the person responsible for the charges.
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
JEA
JEA is responsible for the city’s water and sewer service.
Most of Jacksonville
To start: Create an account online with your Social Security number, your driver’s license or state ID, and a deposit if one is required.
JEA’s main water grid serves most of Duval County and the northwest part of St. Johns County.
Atlantic Beach Public Utilities
Atlantic Beach distributes drinking water and treats wastewater.
Buccaneer area north of Atlantic Beach; check with the City
To start: Complete an application for service with a picture ID and pay a deposit before service is activated.
Its water also serves the Buccaneer Service Area, in Jacksonville just north of Atlantic Beach.
CSWR-Florida
CSWR-Florida brings safe, reliable water or wastewater service.
Timber Creek, Victoria Forest, Cherokee Cove; check with CSWR
Sewer
Depends on your address
JEA
JEA is responsible for the city’s water and sewer service.
Most of Jacksonville
To start: Create an account online with your Social Security number, your driver’s license or state ID, and a deposit if one is required.
JEA’s main water grid serves most of Duval County and the northwest part of St. Johns County.
Atlantic Beach Public Utilities
Atlantic Beach distributes drinking water and treats wastewater.
A small area of Jacksonville; check with Atlantic Beach
To start: Complete an application for service with a picture ID and pay a deposit before service is activated.
Its water also serves the Buccaneer Service Area, in Jacksonville just north of Atlantic Beach.
Trash & recycling
Solid Waste Division
The City provides curbside garbage, yard waste and recycling collection.
To start: Call (904) 630-CITY (2489) or use the MyJax website to request collection service.
Parcels with more than four residential structures aren’t eligible for City residential collection.
What Jacksonville homes pay for electricity
This is JEA’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.
$155
JEA’s average home bill, per month
14.8¢
JEA’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)
FAQ
Questions about moving to Jacksonville
Sources: JEA, Clay Electric Cooperative, Peoples Gas, Atlantic Beach Public Utilities, CSWR-Florida, Solid Waste Division, EIA.
Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.
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