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Setting up utilities in Tallahassee

In Tallahassee, electricity depends on your address, the City of Tallahassee Utilities delivers gas, the City of Tallahassee Utilities runs water and sewer, and the City of Tallahassee Waste Management handles trash pickup.

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Your utilities in Tallahassee

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

ServiceProviderHow to start

Electric

Depends on your address

Two companies serve Tallahassee. Check your zip.

City of Tallahassee Utilities

The City’s own electric utility, from generation to distribution.

Almost all of Tallahassee

To start: Submit a move-in request online with your Social Security number, date of birth and driver’s license.

Talquin Electric Cooperative

A member-owned electric co-op serving parts of Tallahassee.

Northwest part of zip 32303; check with Talquin for your address

To start: Apply online; the application includes a credit check, so temporarily lift any credit freeze first.

Gas

City of Tallahassee Utilities

One City utility bill combines your applicable utility services.

To start: Submit a move-in request online with your Social Security number, date of birth and driver’s license.

Water & sewer

City of Tallahassee Utilities

One City utility bill combines your applicable utility services.

To start: Submit a move-in request online with your Social Security number, date of birth and driver’s license.

Trash & recycling

City of Tallahassee Waste Management

It picks up garbage, recycling and yard waste inside city limits.

The City is the only garbage collector inside Tallahassee city limits.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Tallahassee

No. Start City utility services online, or fill out the Start Utility Services Form and bring it in person, mail it or fax it. Service can’t be started by phone or email.

Yes, each City utility service has a deposit, which new residential customers can pay over their first three bills. A letter from your previous or current utility showing at least one year of service with a good paying record may eliminate it; present it when you request service.

Sources: City of Tallahassee Utilities, Talquin Electric Cooperative, City of Tallahassee Waste Management, EIA.

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