Tequesta Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for New Residents with Essential Services and Community Engagement

Tequesta extends a warm welcome to its newest residents, offering a comprehensive guide to essential village services and numerous opportunities for community involvement. The Village Council and staff encourage newcomers to integrate into the community by utilizing available resources and participating in local governance and volunteer efforts.

New residents can introduce themselves at Village Hall or attend monthly Council Meetings, held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. These meetings offer a direct way to engage with local leadership and understand ongoing village matters. Additionally, Tequesta provides various volunteer opportunities, including roles on Village Boards and Committees, as election poll workers, or within the police and Parks and Recreation departments.

Establishing essential services is straightforward for newcomers. Residents can set up water service by contacting Water Customer Service at 561-768-0421 or by visiting the online Utilities Customer Portal. For those planning home improvements, the Building Department assists with permits and can be reached at 561-768-0453 or 561-768-0454. The Village Clerk's Office also provides a Welcome Packet with detailed information on all available village services.

For individuals new to Florida, Tequesta offers guidance on navigating state and county resources. This includes information on voter registration through the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections and services for new tags or driver's licenses via the Department of Motor Vehicles. New homeowners should also remember to file for homestead exemption through the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, with online filing options available. The Village of Tequesta notes it is not responsible for the ADA compliance of external links to these county and state resources.