New to Tupelo? Start power and water in person at Tupelo Water & Light, 333 Court St.; gas with Atmos Energy; get a Mississippi tag in 30 days and license in 60.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Facts come from the City of Tupelo’s Tupelo Water & Light residential services page, Tombigbee Electric Power Association, Atmos Energy, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau and the providers linked below. This page links our other guides instead of repeating them.

Welcome to Tupelo. Most of what a new resident needs to set up falls into five groups: power and water; gas and internet; trash; your car tag and driver’s license; and the homestead exemption if you bought a home. The first call for most households inside the city is Tupelo Water & Light, 662-841-6470.

First calls

  • Power, water and sewer (inside the city): Tupelo Water & Light, 333 Court St., 662-841-6470
  • Power (outside the city’s service area): Tombigbee Electric Power Association, 662-842-7635
  • Natural gas: Atmos Energy, 888-286-6700
  • Car tags: Lee County Tax Collector, 662-841-9034
  • City Hall: 662-841-6513

Power, water and sewer

Inside the city: Tupelo Water & Light provides electricity, water and sewer. New residential customers must apply in person at the Billing and Collections Office, 333 Court St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, the city says. Bring:

  • Two forms of ID, including a driver’s license or state-issued ID card
  • Renters: a copy of the lease or rental receipt
  • The deposits and charges due, which are collected at signup

Download the residential application for utility service (PDF) to fill out ahead of time. Moving out or within the city? Tell the same office, with as much notice as you can.

Outside the city: if your new home is served by Tombigbee Electric Power Association, apply through its online service application or call the Tupelo office, 662-842-7635. Outside Tupelo Water & Light’s area, ask your landlord, builder or seller which water provider serves the address.

Not sure which power company serves you? See our power outages guide.

Natural gas

Atmos Energy delivers natural gas in Tupelo. Start service online through Atmos Energy’s start-service form or call customer service, 888-286-6700, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time weekdays. If you smell gas, leave and call 866-322-8667.

Internet

These providers publish service pages for Tupelo addresses. Enter your exact address on each to check availability:

Trash and recycling

WM collects household trash in Tupelo under contract with the city, and Public Works picks up brush and bulky items. Pickup days, holidays and what goes where are in our trash and recycling guide.

Car tag and driver’s license

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s driver’s manual says new residents must get a Mississippi driver’s license within 60 days and a Mississippi car tag within 30 days.

  • Car tag: Lee County Tax Collector, 201 W. Jefferson St., Suite B, 662-841-9034. Once registered, renew online.
  • Driver’s license: the Driver Service Bureau says a new resident with a valid out-of-state license does not take the knowledge exam. Bring your Social Security card or an official document showing all nine digits, and two proofs of residency no more than 60 days old.

Homestead exemption

If you bought a home you live in, apply for homestead exemption in person at the Lee County Tax Assessor’s office between Jan. 1 and April 1. You must own and live in the home on Jan. 1. Details and the other documents to bring are in our property taxes guide.

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What this means for you

  • Visit 333 Court St. with two IDs to start power and water inside the city.
  • Book the tag office within 30 days and the license within 60.
  • File for homestead between Jan. 1 and April 1.

Related: getting around Tupelo, population and growth and home prices.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up power and water in Tupelo?

Inside the city, apply in person at Tupelo Water & Light’s Billing and Collections Office, 333 Court St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Bring two forms of ID, including a driver’s license or state ID; renters also bring a copy of the lease. Questions: 662-841-6470.

Who provides natural gas in Tupelo?

Atmos Energy. Start service online through Atmos Energy’s account center or call customer service at 888-286-6700, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.

How long do I have to get a Mississippi driver’s license after moving to Tupelo?

Sixty days, and 30 days for a Mississippi car tag, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s driver’s manual. A valid out-of-state license means no knowledge test.

Where do I get a car tag in Tupelo?

At the Lee County Tax Collector’s office, 201 W. Jefferson St., Suite B, 662-841-9034. Tag renewals can also be paid online.

When is the homestead exemption deadline in Lee County?

Apply in person at the Lee County Tax Assessor’s office between Jan. 1 and April 1. You must own and live in the home on Jan. 1.