Everything You Need
Resources & Tools
Important contacts, services, and a handy checklist to get you settled into your new home.
New Resident Checklist
Here's what to do in your first few weeks after moving to Florida.
Transfer your driver's license to Florida (within 30 days)
Register your vehicle in Florida (within 30 days)
File for Florida Homestead Exemption (by March 1st)
Register to vote in Lee County
Set up utilities (electric, water, internet)
Get a SunPass for toll roads
Find a local doctor and dentist
Locate your nearest hospital & urgent care
Learn your hurricane evacuation zone
Stock a hurricane supply kit
Set up home/flood insurance
Explore your neighborhood!
Utilities & Services
LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative)
Electric service for Cape Coral & Lee County
Cape Coral Utilities
Water, sewer, and irrigation
Republic Services
Trash and recycling pickup
CenturyLink / Lumen
Internet and phone service
Xfinity (Comcast)
Cable TV and internet service
Government & Safety
City of Cape Coral
City government, permits, and services
Cape Coral Police Department
Non-emergency police services
Cape Coral Fire Department
Fire and emergency services
Healthcare
Cape Coral Hospital (Lee Health)
Full-service hospital in Cape Coral
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Major medical center in Fort Myers
Transportation
LeeTran
Public bus transit in Lee County