New to Davie? Start power with FPL and water with the town (954-797-1065), get a Florida license within 30 days and file for homestead by March 1.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This is an index for new residents: it links our detailed guides and adds the start-up steps they do not cover, each from the official source. Town help line for anything the town runs: 954-797-1000.
Welcome to Davie. Most of what you need to set up comes from four places: FPL for electricity, the town (or, in some neighborhoods, a neighboring city) for water and sewer, the Broward County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector for taxes and tags, and the state for your driver’s license.
Your first-month checklist
- Power: FPL, start, stop or move service
- Water and sewer: Town of Davie Utilities, 954-797-1065, or the city utility that serves your street
- Driver’s license: within 30 days; vehicle title and registration: within 10 days, with Florida insurance
- Homestead exemption: by March 1 after the Jan. 1 you live in the home
- Voter registration: update with the Broward Supervisor of Elections
Utilities
| Service | Provider | How to start |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Florida Power & Light | FPL start, stop, move; outages 1-800-468-8243 |
| Water and sewer | Town of Davie Utilities | Utilities Customer Service, 954-797-1065, Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Water and sewer, some areas | City of Sunrise, 954-746-3232; City of Hollywood, 954-921-3938; City of Plantation, 954-327-3742 | Listed on the town’s important utility phone numbers |
| Water and sewer, some areas | City of Fort Lauderdale, which says its water serves parts of Davie | Fort Lauderdale utility billing, 954-828-5150 |
| Trash and recycling | Town of Davie (Coastal Waste & Recycling collects) | Twice a week by zone; see trash and recycling |
| Natural gas | TECO Peoples Gas, where lines serve the address | Peoples Gas start service |
Not sure who supplies your water? The name on the seller’s or landlord’s last water bill settles it, or call the town at 954-797-1065.
Internet
Check which companies serve your address on the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map. Providers that publish Davie service pages include:
- Xfinity (Comcast): Davie service page
- AT&T: Davie service page
Driver’s license, title and tags
From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ new resident page:
- Get a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
- Buy insurance from an agent licensed in Florida, then title and register your vehicles within 10 days of becoming a resident.
- Bring proof of Florida insurance, the original out-of-state title (or, if a lender holds it, the lender’s letter), and a VIN verification on HSMV form 82040 or 82042.
In Broward, tags and titles are handled by the Broward County Tax Collector; motor vehicle line 954-797-8733. Office addresses are on the Tax Collector’s locations page.
Taxes and homestead
If you buy a home and make it your permanent residence, file for the homestead exemption with the Broward County Property Appraiser. Florida decides residence as of Jan. 1. For the 2027 tax year the filing window runs to March 1, 2027. A sale resets the home’s assessed value, so your tax bill may be higher than the seller’s. Full details, including Davie’s tax rate: property taxes.
Schools
Children are assigned to Broward County Public Schools by address; register at the school. See our schools guide for the locator, the grades of Davie’s schools and the calendar.
Pets
Broward County issues pet registration tags through Broward County Animal Care, which also runs low-cost rabies clinics. The county asks evacuees to show a pet’s rabies certificate and current county registration tag at pet-friendly hurricane shelters, so get one before storm season. Lost or found pets and livestock in Davie: police dispatch, 954-693-8200.
Permits, voting and getting around
- Renovating or adding a fence or pool? Check your zoning first; see building permits and zoning.
- Voting: register or update your address with the Supervisor of Elections; see voting.
- Roads, transit and the airport: see getting around.
- Hurricanes: know your shelter and evacuation rules; see hurricane prep.
- Power outages: see power outages.
- Who to call: see who to call at Town Hall.
- Home values and the neighbors: see home prices and population.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up water service in Davie?
Call Town of Davie Utilities Customer Service at 954-797-1065 for new service, Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some parts of Davie get water from Sunrise, Hollywood or Plantation instead; the town lists their numbers.
Who provides electricity in Davie?
Florida Power & Light (FPL). Start, stop or move service on FPL.com.
How long do I have to get a Florida driver’s license after moving?
30 days from becoming a Florida resident, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Vehicles must be titled and registered within 10 days.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in Broward County?
March 1. For the 2027 tax year, file with the Broward County Property Appraiser by March 1, 2027, if the home was your permanent residence on Jan. 1, 2027.
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