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Resources for Homebuyers & Realtors

Need to verify the age of a water heater or HVAC unit? Looking for local property records or building permit history? You’re in the right place.


This page includes quick-access links to:

  • Water heater and HVAC serial number lookup tools

  • County-by-county directories with links to Property Appraiser sites and Building Permit offices—organized by city

  • Utilities Information By County

 

Whether you’re doing due diligence, preparing for a sale, or double-checking repairs, these tools will help you get answers fast.

The two links below are for determining the age of AC Units and Water Heaters.  NOTE:  ChatGPT is also good at this if you upload a picture of the label which shows the model and serial numbers.  

Duval County

🔌 Duval County Utility Start/Stop Service

1️⃣ Electric & Water – JEA

2️⃣ Natural Gas – TECO Peoples Gas

3️⃣ Waste & Recycling – City of Jacksonville Solid Waste

​5️⃣ Cable & Internet – Common Providers
(Varies by neighborhood; these are the main options)

St Johns County

City of St Augustine: Email request to PWPermits@citystaug.com

*Select Guest Access

🔌 St Johns County Utility Start/Stop Service

1️⃣ Electric – Florida Power & Light (FPL)

  • Website: fpl.com

  • Start/Stop/Transfer Service:
    https://www.fpl.com/start-stop.html

  • Phone: 800‑226‑3545

(Note: Some northern areas may be serviced by JEA. If in doubt, check your address.)

2️⃣ Water & Sewer – St. Johns County Utility Department

  • Website: sjcfl.us

  • Start/Stop Service:
    https://www.sjcfl.us/Utilities

  • Phone: 904‑209‑2700 (Option 4)

Inside City of St. Augustine?

  • Website: citystaug.com

  • Phone: 904‑825‑1037

3️⃣ Natural Gas – TECO Peoples Gas

  • Website: peoplesgas.com

  • Start/Stop Service:
    https://www.peoplesgas.com/residential/startstop/

  • Phone: 877‑832‑6747

4️⃣ Waste & Recycling – St. Johns County Solid Waste

  • Website: sjcfl.us

  • New Service Requests:
    Trash and recycling pickup are included automatically with county utility service—no separate sign-up needed.

  • Questions or cart issues:

Clay County

City of Orange Park: Email request to ecd@townop.com

🔌 Clay County Utility Start/Stop Service

1️⃣ Electric – Clay Electric Cooperative
(Most of Clay County is served by Clay Electric)

  • Website: clayelectric.com

  • Start/Stop/Transfer Service:
    https://www.clayelectric.com/member-services/service-request

  • Phone: 1‑800‑224‑4917

(Some areas, especially near Orange Park, are served by JEA or FPL—verify your address.)

2️⃣ Water & Sewer – Clay County Utility Authority (CCUA)

  • Website: clayutility.org

  • Start/Stop Service:
    https://www.clayutility.org/customer-service/start-stop-transfer-service

  • Phone: 904‑272‑5999

3️⃣ Natural Gas – TECO Peoples Gas

  • Website: peoplesgas.com

  • Start/Stop Service:
    https://www.peoplesgas.com/residential/startstop/

  • Phone: 877‑832‑6747

5️⃣ Cable & Internet – Common Providers
(Availability varies by neighborhood.)

4️⃣ Waste & Recycling – Clay County Environmental Services

  • Website: claycountygov.com

  • New Service Requests:
    Residential garbage collection is handled by FCC Environmental. You must set up service separately.

  • Advanced Disposal Customer Service:

Bradford County

🔌 Bradford County Utility Start/Stop Service

1️⃣ Electric – Clay Electric Cooperative
(Clay Electric serves most of Bradford County)

  • Website: clayelectric.com

  • Start/Stop/Transfer Service:
    https://www.clayelectric.com/member-services/service-request

  • Phone: 1‑800‑224‑4917

3️⃣ Natural Gas – City of Starke Gas Department
(City limits only)

  • Website: cityofstarke.org

  • Start/Stop Service:
    Must be requested through City Hall.

  • Phone: 904‑964‑5027

5️⃣ Cable & Internet – Common Providers
(Varies by address—check availability.)

2️⃣ Water & Sewer – City of Starke Utilities
(Inside Starke city limits)

  • Website: cityofstarke.org

  • Start/Stop Service:
    Services are handled by the city. Contact City Hall directly.

  • Phone: 904‑964‑5027

(Outside city limits—most properties are on private wells and septic systems.)

4️⃣ Waste & Recycling – Bradford County Solid Waste

  • Website: bradfordcountyfl.gov

  • New Service Requests:

    • Curbside pickup is not countywide. Most residents use private haulers or haul to convenience centers.

    • For info on disposal sites, contact:

      • Solid Waste Department Phone: 904‑966‑6212

(Inside Starke city limits—trash pickup is included in city utility bill.)

Because much of Bradford County is rural, homeowners should confirm:
✅ If there is city water/gas or private well/propane
✅ Which internet options are actually available

Putnam County

*TIP: Change the start date for the permit search perior.

Baker County

Baker Coujnty: Email request to countymanager@bakercountyfl.org

City of MacClenny: Email request to buildingdepartment@cityofmacclenny.com

Union County

Union County Building Permits: Email request to buildingdept@unioncounty-fl.gov

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