Relocating to a new town is exhilarating, but it can be tedious tracking down all of the details you need to know to get settled in comfortably. Which domestic animals need to have a county license? Where is the closest library? Who do you call to get a recycling bin? How do you get a transponder to save money on bridge tolls?
This guide will make the process a little easier. If you are moving into an incorporated city, contact the municipality’s city hall and website to find out about local laws, offices, and services. Contact county government if you are living in unincorporated areas of Lee or Collier county.
Local Government
Collier County Administration
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail E., Naples
239-252-8999; colliercountyfl.gov
North Collier Government Services Center
2335 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples
Collier County Board of Commissioners
Collier County Government Center
3299 Tamiami Trail E., Third Floor, Naples
City of Naples
City Hall
735 8th Street South, Naples,
239-213-1000; naplesgov.com
City of Marco Island
City Hall
50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island
239-389-5000; cityofmarcoisland.com
Everglades City
City Offices
239-695-3781
Traffic Fines, Marriage Licenses, Divorce, Passports, Small Claims, Jury Duty
Collier County Clerk of Court
Collier County Courthouse Annex, Second Floor
3315 Tamiami Trail E., Ste. 102, Naples
239-252-2646; collierclerk.com
The Collier County Clerk of Court has offices s handles all court-related matters: Traffic fines; Declaration of Domicile; deed recording; foreclosure/tenant eviction; and records; marriage license; passports; probate information; simplified divorce; small claims.
Property Taxes and Homestead Exemption
Collier County Property Appraiser
Main Office
3950 Radio Road, Naples
239-252-8141
The Collier County Property Appraiser also has branch offices in Golden Gate, Immokalee, and North Collier Government Services Center on Orange Blossom Drive.
Voter Registration
Collier County Supervisor of Elections
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Building
3750 Enterprise Ave., Naples
239-252-8683; colliervotes.com
In addition to the main office, the Supervisor of Elections has a satellite office at the North Collier Government Services Center on Orange Blossom Drive.
Public Transportation
Collier Area Transit (CAT)
8300 Radio Road, Naples
239-252-7777; colliercountyfl.gov
CAT operates 19 bus routes and a paratransit service for the disabled (239-252-7272)
Collier County Library System
The system has as 10 locations to serve Collier County. Find out more: 239-252-7311 or collierlibrary.org
- Headquarters Library: 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, 239-252-7356
- East Naples: 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 239-252-7140
- Estates: 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples, 239-252-7109
- Everglades City: 102 Copeland Ave. N., Everglades City, 239-695-2511
- Golden Gate: 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples, 239-252-4542
- Immokalee: 417 N. First St., Immokalee, 239-252-7073
- Marco Island: 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, 239-252-7064
- Naples Regional: 650 Central Ave., Naples, 239-252-5147
- South Regional: 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples, 239-252-7542
- Vanderbilt Beach: 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, 239-597-8444
Library cards are available at no charge to permanent residents and real property owners of Collier County, and to Collier County teachers and Collier County government employees residing outside of Collier County.
Driver Licenses, Vehicle Tags, Conceal Carry, Boat Registration, Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Collier County Tax Collector
Main Office
3291 Tamiami Trail E, Naples
239-252-8171; colliertaxcollector.com
The Collier County Tax Collector has 11 offices/locations in Collier County.
Pet License
Collier County Domestic Animal Services
7610 Davis Blvd., Naples
239-252-7387(PETS); colliercountyfl.gov
The owners of all dogs and cats over four months old must obtain a Collier County license and a current rabies vaccination (administered by a licensed vet). Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required to purchase a Collier County License. Your veterinary clinic can issue your license, or you may get one from Collier County Domestic Animal Services.
Water & Sewer
Collier County Utilities Customer Service
4420 Mercantile Avenue, Naples
239-252-2380; colliercountyfl.gov
Irrigation and Fertilizing Regulations
Watering restrictions (including lawn irrigation and car washing) and fertilizing schedules are in place year-round. Check with your local government for the schedules.
Recycling, Yard Waste & Solid Waste
Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Division
3339 Tamiami Trail E., Ste. 302, Naples
239-252-2508; colliercountyfl.gov
Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Division handles garbage and recycling for unincorporated areas and the City of Marco Island. The county has one of the highest residential recycling rates in the state.
Recycling: Six materials should be placed in your recycling bin: paper, glass (green, brown, and clear), cardboard; dairy and juice cartons (waxed coating), plastic containers labeled 1-7 in the triangle (no plastic bags or Styrofoam); metal (aluminum and tin) cans
Hazardous waste: Collier County operates seven drop-off centers for recyclables and hazardous waste for use by all residents and businesses within Collier County. Hazardous materials are any solid, liquid, or gas that can harm people, other living organisms, property, or the environment, such as aerosols, insecticides and herbicides, antifreeze, paint, batteries, pool chemicals, motor oil, and pharmaceuticals. It also accepts electronics, including computers, TVs and cellphones. (Electronics are accepted for trash pickup in some cities.) Call 239-252-8489 for collection locations.
Naples: The Naples Solid Waste Division is responsible for the collection and disposal of commercial and residential trash, horticultural and recyclable material within the city. Contact: 2600 Corporate Flight Dr. or 239-213-4700
Other Useful Contacts
Collier County Health Department
3339 Tamiami Trail E., Ste. 145, Bldg. H, Naples
239-252-8200; collier.floridahealth.gov
Collier County Public Schools
5775 Osceola Trail, Naples
239-377-0001; collierschools.com
Collier County Sheriff’s Office
3319 Tamiami Trail East, Naples
239-774-4434; colliersheriff.org
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 239-252-9300
Electricity
Florida Power & Light (FPL): 800-226-3545 or fpl.com
Establishing service online is preferred. The following information is required to establish service under a personal name:
- Service address
- Social security number, driver’s license number, or social insurance number (or another form of verifiable ID)
- Preferred service start date
The following information is required to establish service under a business name:
- Business address
- Tax ID Number
- Preferred service start date
To report an outage: 1-800-4-OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243)
Internet, Telephone, and Cable
AT&T: 855-650-4217; att.com
CenturyLink: Products and Services: 855-716-5873; centurylink.com
Comcast Business: 855-253-5401; business.comcast.com
DirectTV: 844-437-7256; directvplans.com
DISH: 855-590-1180; usdish.com
HotWire Communications: 800-355-5668; gethotwired.com
HughesNet: 877-203-1538; internet.hughesnet.com
Summit Broadband: 407-996-8900; summit-broadband.com
Viasat: 866-754-5264; viasatspecials.com
XFINITY: 800-266-2278; XFINITY.com
Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC): 800-599-2356 or lcec.net
LCEC headquarters: 4980 Bayline Drive, North Fort Myers
LCEC is one of the largest cooperatives in the United States with nearly 200,000 customers. It provides power to parts or all of several Southwest Florida communities:
Lee County: Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island, Matlacha, Burnt Store Marina, Useppa, Cabbage Key, Lehigh Acres
Collier County: Everglades City, Ochopee, Goodland, Marco Island, Golden Gate Estates, Immokalee, Ave Maria
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