Phone
BellSouth serves the Palm Beach County area. Newcomer's will need a landlord's name and number, a work number, a personal reference and phone number, and a Social Security number. If a customer has had BellSouth service in another area, no deposit is needed. If a customer has never had service with BellSouth, a credit check will be run to determine whether a deposit will be charged. Call 561-780-2355 for residential, or 561-780-2800 for businesses.
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Electric
Florida Power & Light Co. serves most of Palm Beach County. You will need a Social Security number and the date you want service to begin. FPL asks for at least 24 hours' advance notice. If you are moving into a newly constructed home, you will need a certificate of occupancy before FPL can turn on the electricity. Deposit amounts vary based on the results of a credit check. FPL requires a deposit equal to about two months' average billing. A onetime $16 service charge will be billed. Deposits must be paid when connecting an account. Call FPL at 561-697-8000.
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Water
The government agency that will handle your water service varies across Palm Beach County. Call local municipalities for more information. Newcomer's to unincorporated Palm Beach County can set up an account over the phone. You must call three days in advance. If you have never had service with the county before, a $60 deposit will be assessed to the first monthly bill. For information, call Brenda Duffey in the utilities department at 561-641-3429. Customer Service: 561-740- 4600. In the south county area (Boca Raton/Delray Beach), call 561-482-0800.
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Gas
Florida Public Utilities Co. provides natural gas service. A deposit, normally about two months' fee, is required. The minimum deposit is $40 for a residence and $100 for a pool heater. To establish service, you will need to present a photo identification, Social Security number, residence phone number, business phone number and mailing address, if different from service address. Call 561-832-2461.
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Garbage
Each municipality provides regular residential and commercial garbage pickup. The unincorporated area of Palm Beach County is divided into seven districts, with garbage collection service provided by various companies. Residential fees are assessed on an annual basis. Call the Solid Waste Authority billing and collection department at 561-697-2700.
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Cable
Palm Beach County's Public Affairs Department can tell you which of the two cable companies servicing Palm Beach County. Call Palm Beach County with your address at 561-355-6680. Comcast Cable at 561-478-8300.
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