New Resident Checklist for Maricopa: Utilities and Services

By James Sanson, REALTOR. Licensed Arizona REALTOR since August 2002. Maricopa specialist since 2004. 1,000+ closings across new construction, resale, and distressed-property transactions. See about James Sanson and the team.

Published 2026-06-17. Last reviewed 2026-06-17.

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For most Maricopa homes, electricity is provided by Electrical District 3 (ED3), water and sewer by Global Water, trash by Waste Management, and internet by Orbitel Communications or CenturyLink. Natural gas, when available, is provided by Southwest Gas, and many Maricopa homes are all-electric instead. Some properties, including certain horse properties, are served by APS for electricity. Providers vary by subdivision, so confirm the current provider for your exact address before you set up service.

On this page

1. Who provides utilities in Maricopa?
2. The move-in checklist, in order
3. What each provider needs from you
4. Natural gas: check before you assume
5. Internet and cable options
6. How far ahead should I set everything up

Setting up utilities is one of the first things on a new resident's plate, and Maricopa keeps it fairly simple once you know which providers to contact. This page lists the companies that serve the city, the order to set them up in, and what each one asks for so you can get through the calls in one sitting.

If you are still in the middle of the move itself, this page pairs with our Maricopa relocation guide and our breakdown of the Maricopa commute to Phoenix and Chandler.

This page is informational. Utility providers, availability, and contact details change over time and vary by subdivision. Confirm the current provider and account requirements for your exact address before relying on anything here.

Who provides utilities in Maricopa?

Here is the working list of providers for most homes in the City of Maricopa, zip codes 85138 and 85139. A few categories vary by subdivision, which is noted below.

1. Electricity: Electrical District 3 (ED3) serves most of Maricopa. ED3 has local offices in the city.
2. Electricity, exception: Some properties, particularly certain horse properties, are served by APS instead. Confirm which utility serves your specific parcel.
3. Water and sewer: Global Water provides water and sewer service in the city of Maricopa.
4. Natural gas: Southwest Gas, available in select areas and subdivisions. Many Maricopa homes are all-electric and have no gas service. Southwest Gas customer solutions can be reached at 877-860-6020.
5. Trash service: Waste Management handles residential trash pickup.
6. Internet and cable: Orbitel Communications is the common local provider. CenturyLink is also listed as available in Maricopa.

Because ED3 versus APS and the presence of natural gas both depend on where the home sits, the very first step is to nail down your exact subdivision and address. A Maricopa buyer's agent can tell you which providers serve a specific home before you ever close.

Maricopa move-in checklist

1. Confirm your exact subdivision and address. This determines your electric and gas providers.
2. Set up electricity. ED3 for most homes, APS for some properties.
3. Set up water and sewer with Global Water.
4. Check whether your subdivision has natural gas. If it does, set up Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020.
5. Arrange trash pickup with Waste Management.
6. Choose internet and cable, typically Orbitel Communications or CenturyLink.

What each provider needs from you

To open a new account, providers generally ask for the same core details. Having these ready makes each call quick.

1. Your name and contact information
2. The service address in Maricopa
3. Your mailing address, if it differs from the service address
4. Landlord information, if you are renting rather than buying
5. Your requested service start date

If you are buying, your closing date is your anchor. Aim to have electricity and water active on or just before the day you take possession.

Natural gas: check before you assume

This is the item that trips up the most new residents. Natural gas in Maricopa is not universal. Southwest Gas serves select areas and subdivisions, while many homes in the city are built all-electric and have no gas line at all.

Do not assume your new home has gas, and do not assume it does not. Confirm it for the specific property. If the home has gas appliances, set up Southwest Gas. If it is all-electric, you can skip this step entirely and rely on ED3 or APS for everything.

Internet and cable options

For internet and cable, two providers come up most often in Maricopa.

1. Orbitel Communications: the common local cable and internet provider.
2. CenturyLink: also listed as available in the area.

Availability and plans differ by neighborhood, so check what actually serves your address. If you work from home or commute and need reliable service, sort this out early rather than in the chaos of move-in week.

How far ahead should I set everything up

Start the calls about a week or more before your move-in date. Electricity and water are the priorities, since you want both to live in the moment you take possession. Trash, gas, and internet can follow, though internet installation sometimes requires a scheduled appointment, so book that as early as you can.

If you are coordinating the purchase and the move together, the buyer team can help you line up the timeline so utilities, closing, and possession all sync. To plan the bigger picture, see our complete moving-to-Maricopa resource and look into Maricopa schools and districts if you have school-age children.

Important. Utility providers, service availability, and contact details listed here can change and vary by subdivision. This page is informational and does not guarantee service from any provider. Confirm the current provider and account requirements directly with each company for your exact Maricopa address. Call 520-838-8037 if you want help confirming which utilities serve a specific home.

Moving to Maricopa and want to know exactly which providers serve the home you are considering before you commit? Call 520-838-8037 to connect with the Maricopa buyer team. David Hoos and David Ruiz work for the City of Maricopa (zip codes 85138 and 85139) and can confirm the utility setup for a specific address as part of helping you buy.

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