City of Port St. Lucie

All building permit applications, forms, and supporting documents must comply with the 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code.

Note: Port St. Lucie publishes detailed permit-specific applications and checklists but does not foreground a consolidated exemption page. Borderline projects should be confirmed directly with permitting@cityofpsl.com or 772-871-5132 before work starts.

Building code

2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code, plus NEC 2020 where applicable.

Permit validity

Under FBC 105.3.2 an application is considered abandoned if no action is taken within 180 days of filing, unless actively pursued in good faith or already issued. The building official may grant written 90-day extensions for justifiable delay.

Owner-builder

Under Florida Statute 489.103(7)(b), all homeowner-builder permits must be applied for in person. The owner must personally appear, sign the permit application, and prove the property is for the owner's own use and not for sale or lease.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must hold valid licenses and meet applicable bonding and insurance requirements.

1. 01
   Confirm the property is inside Port St. Lucie city limits.
2. 02
   If the applicant is a licensed contractor, use the city's Contractor E-Permitting Portal after registration. If owner-builder, appear in person to apply.
3. 03
   Use the city's permit application, fee, and checklist page to select the correct permit packet and project checklist.
4. 04
   Submit the permit application and all required supporting documents consistent with the city's listed checklist for the permit type.
5. 05
   Pay applicable review and permit fees, including state surcharges and electronic payment service fee.
6. 06
   Upload the recorded Notice of Commencement before requesting the first inspection when required.
7. 07
   Schedule inspections through the city's online inspection tools and complete all required finals.

Typical processing time: Varies by permit type. Electronic payment processed with 2.35% service fee.

Source: City of Port St. Lucie Building Department ↗

• E-Permitting Portal by contractor login or public scheduling page (online)
• 772-871-5040 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Inspections scheduled before midnight will be conducted the following business day.

Virtual inspections available for certain permit types. Must be scheduled through the portal at least one business day in advance. Published virtual time slots: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Source: City of Port St. Lucie Building Department ↗