Utility Providers in Miami, OK

It is recommended to contact your providers (FPL, Miami-Dade WASD, and internet) at least 1 to 2 weeks before your move-in date. However, FPL can often accommodate requests within 1 to 2 business days.

Yes, both Florida Power & Light (FPL) and the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) typically require a deposit to start service. FPL deposits are based on your credit history, while WASD usually charges a flat deposit of $50 plus a $45 service fee.

If you are moving into a brand-new home without existing bins, you will need to contact the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management online or by calling 311 to request your initial set of carts.

You should report all power outages or dangerous downed power lines directly to Florida Power & Light (FPL) via their mobile app, online outage tracker, or by calling 1-800-4-OUTAGE.

If a major storm is approaching, do not turn off your natural gas at the meter, but you can turn off the valve to individual appliances. Turn off your sprinkler system to prevent unnecessary watering during heavy rain, and keep your devices charged in case FPL needs to temporarily shut down the grid to protect the infrastructure.

Yes, Miami-Dade County enforces year-round water restrictions to conserve water. Residents are typically only allowed to water their lawns two days a week, and never between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Yes. You can apply for the federally funded LIHEAP (for electric) or LIHWAP (for water) programs, or request assistance through FPL’s CARE to Share program, which provides emergency grants for those facing disconnection.

Yes, Florida mandates that investor-owned utilities like FPL offer 1-to-1 net metering, meaning the excess energy your solar panels produce is credited to your electric bill.

Following an approved base rate settlement, FPL’s typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh per month pays approximately $136.64. This translates to an all-in rate of roughly 13.66 cents per kWh, which includes base generation, fuel cost recovery riders, and a fixed $10 monthly customer charge.

Unlike most major US cities that collect garbage once per week, the City of Miami Department of Solid Waste provides twice-weekly household garbage collection. Furthermore, single-family residents receive once-weekly curbside bulk waste collection on their first assigned garbage day for oversized items and yard trimmings.

Miami-Dade WASD uses an escalating volumetric rate structure paired with direct sewer volume pass-through charges. Because sewage treatment fees are calculated straight from your total incoming water meter reading, topping off a swimming pool or running outdoor irrigation will push your water consumption into higher, more expensive pricing tiers while simultaneously inflating your sewer bill.