New to Wesley Chapel? Get a Florida driver license within 30 days, file for homestead by March 1, hire a trash hauler and start power, water and gas.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page links to our full guides and adds the steps they do not cover. Every sign-up link goes to the provider’s or agency’s own page. We list no prices; fees and deposits are on each provider’s site.
Welcome to Wesley Chapel. It is unincorporated, so there is no city to call: Pasco County runs the services, and private companies handle trash pickup, power and internet. For anything county-related, start with Pasco County Customer Service, 727-847-2411.
Your first month
- Within 10 days: Florida car insurance, then title and register your vehicle
- Within 30 days: a Florida driver license
- Before move-in: start power, water and trash service
- By March 1: file for homestead if you bought
- Anytime: register to vote at your new address
The guides you need
| Task | Our guide |
|---|---|
| Hire a trash hauler; recycling rules | Trash and recycling |
| Property taxes, homestead, appeals | Pasco County property taxes |
| Permits for fences, pools, additions | Building permits and zoning |
| Find your zoned school | Schools guide |
| Register to vote, find your polling place | Voting in Pasco County |
| Report a power outage | Power outages |
| County phone numbers | Who to call |
| Roads, transit, airport | Getting around |
Electricity
Which company serves you depends on the address; Pasco County’s disaster guide lists all three below. Ask the seller, builder or landlord, then start service:
- Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative: new member information and online connect; 352-567-5133
- Duke Energy: start, stop or move service
- Tampa Electric: start service; 888-223-0800
Water and sewer
Ask your seller or landlord who provides water and sewer. If it is Pasco County Utilities, start service this way:
- Apply through the county’s Open an Account page at least three business days before you need service, or visit a customer service center for faster service.
- Nearest center: Central Pasco, 19420 Central Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; 813-235-6012.
- Pay bills through Pasco Easy Pay.
Watering rules. Pasco County is under a modified Phase III water shortage order through March 31, 2027. Lawns may be watered one day a week, on your assigned day, in one cycle; see the county’s water resources page for your day and hours.
Natural gas
Ask the seller or builder whether the home has natural gas service and from whom. Peoples Gas takes new customers on its start service page.
Internet
Providers vary street by street. Enter your address on the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map to see which companies report service there, then sign up on the provider’s own site.
Car, license and tags
The Pasco County Tax Collector handles driver licenses and vehicle registration. Its new Florida residents page says:
- Get a Florida driver license within 30 days of establishing residency. Bring two proofs of your residential address, such as a deed, mortgage statement, lease, voter registration, vehicle registration or insurance policy.
- Buy Florida insurance, then title and register your vehicle within 10 days. Bring the out-of-state title and a vehicle identification and odometer verification form; the vehicle can be inspected at any Tax Collector office.
- The Wesley Chapel office is at Compark 75, 4610 Pet Lane, Suite C101, Lutz, off Wesley Chapel Boulevard; 813-235-6020. It is open Saturdays for Pasco residents, 8:30 a.m. to noon, with no driver license services after 11:30 a.m.
Homestead exemption
If you bought a home you live in, file for homestead with the Pasco County Property Appraiser by March 1. You must own and occupy the home as your permanent residence on Jan. 1. File online, or call 813-929-2780.
Pets
Pasco County requires an annual license for dogs and cats 4 months or older. Buy one online, from most Pasco veterinarians, or from Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane, Land O’ Lakes, 813-929-1212. You will need a current rabies certificate. See the county’s pet license page.
What this means for you
- Ask your HOA or community development district for its rules and fees before you move in.
- Sign up for county emergency alerts; see our hurricane prep guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to get a Florida driver license after moving to Wesley Chapel?
30 days from establishing residency. You must also buy Florida insurance and title and register your vehicle within 10 days, the Pasco County Tax Collector says.
Who provides electricity in Wesley Chapel?
It depends on the address: Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Duke Energy or Tampa Electric. Ask the seller or landlord which company serves the home, then start service with that company.
How do I start water service in Wesley Chapel?
If Pasco County Utilities serves your address, apply online or at a customer service center at least three business days before you need service. Call 813-235-6012 at the Land O’ Lakes center.
Do I need to register my dog or cat in Pasco County?
Yes. Pasco County requires an annual license for dogs and cats 4 months or older. Buy it online, at the shelter or at most Pasco veterinarians, with proof of a current rabies vaccination.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in Pasco County?
March 1. You must own the home and live in it as your permanent residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year.
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