Move-In UtilitiesLexington, KY · Fayette County

Moving in? Set up your utilities.

Every number you need for a new place in Lexington — internet, electric, gas, water, trash, mail and your license. Checked September 24, 2026.

Internet

Which providers serve your address depends on the building. Order online in about 2 minutes — no payment on the page.

Utilities & move-in to-dos

Start electric 3 business days before you move in. Apartments often include water, sewer or trash — ask your leasing office.

Electric
Kentucky Utilities (LG&E and KU)
Start 3 business days ahead. Have your SSN ready. Mon–Fri 7am–7pm.
Natural gas
Columbia Gas of Kentucky
Only if your home has gas. Start 1 business day ahead. Smell gas? Go outside, call 911, then 800-432-9515.
Water
Kentucky American Water
Mon–Fri 7am–7pm. In many apartments water is billed through your lease — ask the leasing office first.
Sewer & landfill
LEXserv (City of Lexington)
Opened automatically when you start water service — call only if you have no water account.
Trash & recycling
City Waste Management (LexCall 311)
Houses: city carts and pickup day. Apartments: your property handles trash — ask the leasing office.
Mail forwarding
U.S. Postal Service
$1.25 online ID check. Do this first — the DMV mails your new card to it.
Driver's license address
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Required within 10 days of moving. Online or at a regional office.
Voter registration
Kentucky State Board of Elections
Register or update your address online.

Good numbers to save

Emergency911
Police (non-emergency)859-258-3600
City services (LexCall)311
Gas leak (24/7)800-432-9515