New to Boynton Beach? Start water with the city (561-742-6300), power with FPL, your Florida license within 30 days and homestead by March 1.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page links our detailed guides and adds what they lack. Every fact comes from the agency or company named and linked.

Welcome to Boynton Beach. Here is the order most new residents tackle things in, with the real sign-up pages. One thing to check first: a Boynton Beach mailing address does not always mean you live inside the city limits. Some addresses west of the city are in unincorporated Palm Beach County, which changes who picks up your trash and who you call. The city’s Gridics map shows parcels inside the city.

First-week checklist

Water and sewer

Boynton Beach Utilities, run by the city, provides water and sewer. To open an account, fill out the residential application and provide proof of authorization for the property (a lease, warranty deed or corporate documents) and a valid driver’s license or ID, according to the city’s water service page. The city needs 24 hours’ notice before turning water on. A deposit is required, set by meter size, and there is an extra fee for after-hours turn-ons. To stop service, give 24 hours’ notice and a forwarding address. Rates are in the city’s water and wastewater rates (PDF).

Power

Florida Power & Light serves Boynton Beach. Start service on FPL’s start, stop and move page. You will need your Social Security or tax ID number, the service address and the start date. FPL says orders received by noon, Monday through Saturday, are usually connected the same day. For outages, see our power outage guide.

Natural gas, internet and TV

Not every Boynton Beach street has natural gas. Florida Public Utilities, a Florida gas company, lets you check an address on its service area page. To see every internet provider that reports service at your exact address, use the FCC’s National Broadband Map, then sign up on the provider’s own site.

Trash, recycling and permits

The city’s Public Works Department collects garbage, recycling, bulk trash and yard waste for homes inside the city limits; look up your days on the pickup map, and buy your own yellow and blue recycling bins. Fees for violations go on the water bill. Details: our trash and recycling guide. Planning a fence, a tree removal or a renovation? Start with our building permits and zoning guide.

Driver’s license and vehicle

From the Palm Beach County Tax Collector:

  • Get a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of taking a job, starting a trade or enrolling a child in public school in Florida. Bring your current license and the REAL ID documents on the tax collector’s checklist.
  • Title and register your vehicle within 30 days of the same triggers, or of registering to vote. Bring your out-of-state title; if the car is financed, ask the lender for it first. You need Florida insurance with at least $10,000 in personal injury protection and $10,000 in property damage liability, according to the registration page.
  • In-person service needs a reservation. Book at pbctax.gov/reservations. The South County office is at 501 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach.

Property taxes and homestead

If you bought a home you live in, file for the homestead exemption by March 1. It takes $25,000 off your assessed value for all taxes and up to $25,722 more for non-school taxes (2025 figure), and caps future increases. See our property tax guide for the city’s 7.4257-mill rate, due dates and the discount for paying in November.

Schools

Find your zoned school with the district’s Find My School map. Registration steps and the school calendar are in our schools guide.

Voting

Register or update your address at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov. The next elections are Nov. 3, 2026 (county, state and federal) and March 14, 2028 (city). See our voting guide.

Pets

Palm Beach County requires dogs and cats 4 months and older to be current on rabies vaccines and a county license tag, according to Animal Care and Control. Tag questions: 1-888-782-6057. City animal control: 561-742-6210. Dog parks are in our parks guide.

Who to call

For everything else, our who to call at City Hall page lists the commission, the city manager, police and code enforcement. Storm season runs to Nov. 30; read the hurricane prep guide before your first one, and see getting around Boynton Beach for roads, Tri-Rail and the airport.

What this means for you

  • Open your water account at least a day before you move in.
  • Put March 1 on your calendar for homestead, and 30 days from your start date for your license and tag.
  • Check whether your address is inside the city before you call about trash or code issues.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start water service in Boynton Beach?

Fill out the city’s residential application online with proof you own or rent the property and a valid driver’s license or ID. The city needs 24 hours’ notice. Utility Customer Relations: 561-742-6300.

Who provides electricity in Boynton Beach?

Florida Power & Light (FPL). Start service on FPL’s start, stop and move page.

How long do I have to get a Florida driver’s license after moving to Boynton Beach?

30 days after you take a job, start a trade or enroll a child in public school in Florida. New residents also have 30 days to title and register their vehicles. Palm Beach County requires a reservation for in-person service.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Palm Beach County?

March 1. You must own and live in the home on Jan. 1 of that year.

Do I need to register my dog in Boynton Beach?

Yes. Palm Beach County ordinance requires dogs and cats 4 months and older to be current on their rabies vaccine and county license tag.