Ormond Beach movers for the mainland, the river, and the beachside.
Ormond Beach is a settled, grown-up city: eight in ten homes are owner-occupied, and a third of residents are 65 or older. Moves here tend to be big houses with a lifetime inside, downsizing to a condo across the Granada bridge, or a family settling west of I-95. Black Swan Moving serves Ormond Beach from our Orange City base, about 30 miles away, and plans each one around the house, the street, and Waste Pro’s side of Nova Road.
An old resort town that became a hometown.
New Englanders settled the mainland here in 1873 as New Britain, and the town renamed itself Ormond when it incorporated on April 22, 1880. The railroad, a bridge over the Halifax River, and the Hotel Ormond turned it into a winter resort, and the beach races of the early 1900s gave it the name it still uses: the “Birthplace of Speed.”
Today it grows slowly and stays put. The population rose less than 4% from 2020 to 2025, and nine in ten residents lived in the same home a year earlier. When people do move, it is usually a big move: a house full of furniture, art, garage shelves, and patio pieces. Since the 1990s, much of the new building has been west of I-95.
- 34.7 mi²of land inside city limits
- +3.7%population growth since 2020
- 2.20people per household, on average
- $354,800median owner-occupied home value
- 2xa week: Waste Pro garbage collection
- 1906year of Ormond’s 127.659 mph beach speed record
Four Ormond Beaches, four different moves.
Granada Boulevard ties them together, from I-95 to the ocean.
Plantation Bay, Hunters Ridge, and newer subdivisions
What it’s like: Gated golf communities and newer neighborhoods; Plantation Bay and Hunters Ridge sit along the Volusia–Flagler line.
How we plan: Gate access and HOA hours set ahead, and the county confirmed for schools, taxes, and utilities.
The Trails and established neighborhoods
What it’s like: Mature oaks, sidewalks, and driveways off Nova Road north of Granada Boulevard.
How we plan: Low branches and long carries checked, and garages staged early.
Along the Halifax and downtown
What it’s like: Older and riverfront homes near Beach Street and City Hall, some with docks and long driveways.
How we plan: Truck position chosen for narrow streets, outdoor furniture padded, and the flood zone checked.
Condos and beach homes on A1A
What it’s like: Across the Granada bridge, condo buildings and beach homes line A1A.
How we plan: Elevators and loading areas reserved, and items kept covered against wind and salt air.
Old Dixie Highway and John Anderson Drive
What it’s like: Homes on the two-lane Ormond Scenic Loop, with long driveways and heavy tree canopy.
How we plan: Truck access checked ahead, and a smaller loading path planned when the canopy is low.
Starting water, sewer, and power in Ormond Beach.
The City of Ormond Beach bills water, sewer, garbage, recycling, and stormwater on one monthly bill.
Apply for service
Send the Utility Services Application in person at City Hall, by email, or by mail. Questions: 386-610-0450.
Pay the deposit
After 24 straight months of on-time payments, the city credits the deposit back to your account.
Moving within the city?
Ask for a service transfer instead of a new account. The transfer charge is $15.
Start FPL
Florida Power & Light provides electric service in Ormond Beach. Start it a few days ahead.
Which side of Nova Road are you on?
Waste Pro collects for the city. Your garbage days depend on whether the new home is east or west of Nova Road.
East of Nova Road
Mon & ThuGarbage twice a week, at the curb by 7 a.m. Includes the beachside and most of the riverfront.
West of Nova Road
Tue & FriGarbage twice a week, at the curb by 7 a.m. Includes the neighborhoods out past I-95.
Wednesday
Yard wasteCitywide. Larger debris piles are scheduled for the claw truck automatically, which can take up to a week.
Recycling day
Once a weekPaper, flattened cardboard, cans, and rinsed plastic bottles. Glass is no longer recycled, so it goes in the garbage.
Timing
After sundownContainers can go out after sundown the night before, and should be back out of sight by sundown on collection day.
Holidays
RareThe usual disruptions are Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
The pieces that make an Ormond move hard.
Long-time homes collect long-time things. The hard part of an Ormond Beach move is rarely the boxes; it is the china cabinet, the outdoor kitchen, the garage shelves, and the furniture that has to fit a smaller condo.
- Heirlooms, art, and mirrors packed and crated as needed
- Patio sets, grills, and hot tubs wrapped for the ride
- Garages and sheds staged and loaded first
- Floor plans for the new place, so each piece goes to the right room
- Help sorting what to keep, sell, or donate when downsizing
How we load an Ormond Beach house.
Our own photos from real jobs.
Roads that shape the day
Granada Boulevard (SR 40)
The main east-west road: I-95, downtown, the Halifax River bridge, and the beach.
Nova Road and US 1
The main north-south roads on the mainland. Nova Road also splits the garbage days.
A1A and the Scenic Loop
A1A runs along the beachside; the 34-mile Ormond Scenic Loop follows Old Dixie Highway, John Anderson Drive, and A1A.
Ormond Beach moves we handle.
Houses
Golf homes, riverfront homes, and family homes, padded and set up again. Residential moving →
Downsizing
A lifetime of furniture, sorted for a smaller home. Senior & downsizing moves →
Condos
Beachside buildings with elevators and association rules. Apartment & condo moving →
Packing
Full or partial packing, fragile rooms, and heirlooms. Packing services →
Storage
Between closings, or while the new home is being finished. Storage solutions →
Loading help
A crew to load or unload your own truck or container. Labor-only moving →
Across town
Mainland to beachside, or within your neighborhood. Local moving →
Businesses
Offices and shops along Granada and US 1. Commercial moving →
Moving within Florida
Closer to family in Tampa, Jacksonville, or South Florida? We drive your Ormond Beach home there with the same crew on both ends. Long-distance moving → What affects moving cost →
Five ways to get to know Ormond Beach.
- Speed
Visit Birthplace of Speed Park
At 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., where Granada meets A1A, with a small replica of the Ormond Garage and replica race cars.
- History
See The Casements
John D. Rockefeller’s winter home on the riverfront, where he spent winters from 1918 until his death in 1937.
- Outdoors
Drive the Scenic Loop
A 34-mile Florida Scenic Byway under the oaks, along the Halifax and Tomoka rivers and the ocean.
- Holidays
Catch the Gaslight Parade
The city’s antique car show and nighttime Gaslight Parade happen on Thanksgiving weekend.
- By March 1
File for homestead
New owners: apply for the homestead exemption with the Volusia County Property Appraiser; the deadline is March 1. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30.
A bit of history: The rail line reached Ormond in 1886, and the first bridge over the Halifax followed in 1887. The Hotel Ormond opened on the beachside in 1888, and Henry Flagler bought and expanded it in 1890. Racing on the beach began in 1902, and on January 26, 1906, Fred Marriott drove the Stanley Rocket to 127.659 mph, a record that stood for four years. The hotel was demolished in 1992, but the Casements and the speed history are still part of daily life here.
Fifteen links for new Ormond Beach residents.
Official sites, checked October 2026. Links open in a new tab.
City of Ormond Beach
City of Ormond Beach ↗Official city website.Utility Billing ↗Start or transfer water and sewer service.Utility rates & policies ↗Deposits, transfers, and garbage rates.Collection schedule ↗Garbage, yard waste, and recycling days.Parks & Recreation ↗City parks, programs, and facilities.Volusia County
Volusia County Tax Collector ↗Florida driver license, tag, and title.Volusia County Property Appraiser ↗Homestead exemption and property records.Volusia County Supervisor of Elections ↗Update your voter registration.Volusia County Schools ↗Enrollment and school information.Volusia County Emergency Management ↗Hurricane preparedness and alerts.Power, beach & mail
FPL: start service ↗Electric service in Ormond Beach.Park Volusia ↗Resident beach driving and parking registration.FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗Look up the flood zone for your address.Birthplace of Speed ↗The city’s beach racing history.USPS change of address ↗Forward your mail online.The short Ormond Beach version.
What to do, and when, for an Ormond Beach move.
- Book the moveTell us about gates, HOA rules, garages, heirlooms, and outdoor pieces.
- Confirm the countyNear the Flagler line? Check which county the address is in before enrolling kids or registering a car.
- Apply for waterSend the Utility Services Application, or ask for a $15 transfer if you’re moving within the city.
- Start FPLA few days before moving day.
- Learn your Nova Road sideEast is Monday and Thursday; west is Tuesday and Friday. Yard waste is Wednesday.
- Sort before you packGlass goes in the garbage; cardboard goes in recycling. Call Waste Pro about big leftovers.
- Moving dayDriveway clear, gate code shared, elevator reserved, and an essentials box with you.
- After the moveUpdate your license and voter registration, and file for homestead by March 1.
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Our services and Ormond Beach’s neighbors.
Ormond Beach is the northern end of the coast we serve. Daytona Beach and Port Orange are next door, and our home base is inland in Orange City.
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Ormond Beach moving questions.
Do you move homes in Plantation Bay and Hunters Ridge?
Yes. Plantation Bay is a gated golf community, and both communities sit along the Volusia–Flagler county line, so send us gate instructions, HOA move-in rules, and your exact address. Check which county the home is in for schools, taxes, and utilities.
How do I start water service in Ormond Beach?
Submit the city's Utility Services Application in person at City Hall, 22 S. Beach St., by email, or by mail, or call Utility Billing at 386-610-0450, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The city also provides water to some areas north of the city limits. A deposit is credited back after 24 months of on-time payments, and a service transfer within the city is $15.
What day is trash pickup in Ormond Beach?
Waste Pro collects garbage twice a week: Monday and Thursday east of Nova Road, Tuesday and Friday west of Nova Road. Yard waste is Wednesday citywide, and recycling is once a week on a day shown on the city's recycling map. Have everything at the curb by 7 a.m., but not before sundown the night before.
Can I recycle glass in Ormond Beach?
No. The city's curbside recycling no longer takes glass, so glass goes in the garbage. Flattened cardboard from your move goes in recycling, along with paper, cans, and rinsed plastic bottles.
Who provides electricity in Ormond Beach?
Florida Power & Light provides electric service in Ormond Beach. Start service a few days before moving day so the power and A/C are on when the crew arrives.
Are there flood concerns for riverfront and beachside homes?
Some riverfront and beachside parcels sit in higher-risk flood zones. Look up your new address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask your insurer about flood and wind coverage before closing.
Can you pack and move heirlooms, hot tubs, and other hard pieces?
Yes. We wrap and secure specialty items, from antiques and artwork to outdoor pieces like hot tubs, and we can pack the whole house or just the fragile rooms. Tell us what is special when you request a quote.
Do you do long-distance moves from Ormond Beach?
Yes, when both homes are in Florida. Moving closer to family in Tampa, Jacksonville, or South Florida? The crew that packs the truck in Ormond Beach unloads it at the other end.
Moving in Ormond Beach? Let’s plan it.
Tell us about both homes: gates and HOA rules, elevators, garages, the big pieces, and your date. The plan gets built around those answers. Want to talk through a big piece or a tricky driveway first? Call us or use the contact page.
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