Port St. Lucie, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Port St. Lucie runs its own city building permit, plan review, and inspection program for work inside city limits.

Department

City of Port St. Lucie Building Department

Address

Port St. Lucie City Hall, Building B, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

Phone

772-871-5132

Email

permitting@cityofpsl.com

Website

https://www.cityofpsl.com/Government/Your-City-Government/Departments/Building

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside Port St. Lucie city limits.
2. 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. Use the city's permit application, fee, and checklist page to select the correct permit packet and project checklist.
4. Submit the permit application and all required supporting documents consistent with the city's listed checklist for the permit type.
5. Pay applicable review and permit fees, including state surcharges and electronic payment service fee.
6. Upload the recorded Notice of Commencement before requesting the first inspection when required.
7. 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

General Requirements

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

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Site plan
• Construction plans
• Notice of Commencement (when required)
• Owner-builder affidavit (when applicable)
• Contractor licensing and insurance materials
• Permit-type-specific checklist documents

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.

Building code

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

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.

Fees

Payment note

Electronic payment service fee: 2.35% (effective March 1, 2023). All building permit fees are subject to State of Florida surcharges. The city publishes separate commercial and residential fee calculators plus PDF fee schedules and impact fee documents.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Port St. Lucie Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 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.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code, plus NEC 2020 where applicable.
• Permit Documents Library
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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