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Setting up utilities in Miami

In Miami, FPL delivers electricity, gas depends on your address, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department runs water and sewer, and the Department of Solid Waste handles trash pickup.

Moving to Miami? Public Grid can set up your electric for you.

Your utilities in Miami

Who to call for each service in Miami, and how to start it.

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

FPL

The electric company for Miami and much of Florida.

To start: FPL doesn’t require a Social Security number. If you don’t have one, you can use another ID such as a driver’s license or passport number, and FPL asks you to call its customer care line to start service that way.

Or let Public Grid set it up →
Start or stop service1 (888) 988-8249Start on fpl.com (opens fpl.com in a new tab)
Read our FPL guide

Gas

Depends on your address

Peoples Gas

Peoples Gas provides natural gas service across Florida.

Parts including Downtown, Coconut Grove and Little Havana

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.

Customer service1 (877) 832-6747Start on peoplesgas.com (opens peoplesgas.com in a new tab)

Florida City Gas

Florida City Gas delivers natural gas in eight Florida counties.

ZIP codes 33125–26, 33133, 33135–36, 33142, 33144–45, 33150

To start: Email or call Florida City Gas with your service address, your start date and the appliances to connect.

Florida City Gas has a ZIP code check on its website to see if natural gas is available in your area.

Customer service1 (800) 993-7546Start on floridacitygas.com (opens floridacitygas.com in a new tab)

Water & sewer

Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department

Miami-Dade County’s department providing water and wastewater service.

To start: Apply online through the Self-Service Application with a photo ID and a signed lease or proof of ownership.

Customer service1 (305) 665-7477Start on miamidade.gov (opens miamidade.gov in a new tab)

Trash & recycling

Department of Solid Waste

The City of Miami collects garbage, bulky trash and recycling.

To start: The property owner fills out the City’s online form, then a sanitation code inspector sets up a home visit.

The City serves homes and buildings with up to three units; larger ones use a city-approved private hauler.

Customer service1 (305) 960-2801Start on miami.gov (opens miami.gov in a new tab)

What Miami homes pay for electricity

This is FPL’s average for the homes it serves. Your own bill depends on your home’s size and how you heat it.

$166

FPL’s average home bill, per month

14.8¢

FPL’s average price per kilowatt-hour (kWh)

Estimate your FPL bill

FAQ

Questions about moving to Miami

Miami-Dade County’s Water and Sewer Department. City of Miami residents get all of their drinking water directly from it, and the City is inside its water and sewer service area.

Yes. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer requires a deposit for each water and sewer service, and adds a non-refundable service charge to your first bill. Deposits are credited back after two years in good standing when service ends.

Sources: FPL, Peoples Gas, Florida City Gas, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Department of Solid Waste, EIA.

Public Grid isn’t affiliated with these companies.

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