Town of St. Lucie Village, FL Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

St. Lucie Village maintains its own local permit intake and fee schedule. The Building Official conducts inspections and is authorized to issue certificates of zoning compliance, certificates of occupancy, and stop-work orders.

Department

Town of St. Lucie Village Building Official

Address

2841 N. Old Dixie Hwy., Ft. Pierce, FL 34946

Phone

772-295-7174

Email

carl.peterson@stlucievillagefl.gov

Website

https://stlucievillagefl.gov/building-permit-forms/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the property is inside St. Lucie Village limits.
2. Download the village building permit application and any supporting forms from the Building & Permit Forms page.
3. Complete and notarize the permit application and required supporting forms.
4. Submit the package by mail or email to the Building Official.
5. Include owner-builder affidavit, subcontractor list, reroof windstorm forms, Notice of Commencement, or right-of-way forms as applicable.
6. Pay permit, plan review, and inspection fees under the village's posted fee schedule.
7. Coordinate inspections with the Building Official and obtain final approval.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity and Building Official availability.

Source: Town of St. Lucie Village Building Official

General Requirements

The village publishes its own building permit application and fee schedule and maintains an active local Building Official.

Required Documents

• Building permit application (notarized)
• Right-of-way application (if applicable)
• Subcontractor list (if applicable)
• Reroof windstorm loss mitigation affidavit (if applicable)
• Reroof windstorm loss mitigation certification (if applicable)
• Owner-builder affidavit (if applicable)
• Notice of Commencement (when required)

Permit validity

Contact the Building Official regarding permit expiration and extension policies.

Building code

Florida Building Code is mandatory statewide. Construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations.

Owner-builder

State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors unless the owner qualifies for the statutory exemption. To qualify, the owner must personally appear and sign the building permit application.

Contractor requirements

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

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$125

Plan check fee

Residential up to $70,000: $125; Commercial over $500,000: $1,000

Permit fee formula

Building permit: $125 per $25,000 in value (plus state surcharge)

Trade permit fee

Trade permits vary: Electrical (200 amps/service change) $155, HVAC (no ductwork) $125, Plumbing (single fixture) $125, Roofing (up to 30 squares) $155, Fence $125 (all plus state surcharge)

Reinspection fee

$75 per re-inspection or violation

Payment note

State surcharge: 1.5% of permit fees or $2 (whichever is greater) plus 1% trust fund surcharge or $2 (whichever is greater). Permit renewal: 50% of original fee.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of St. Lucie Village Building Official to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 772-528-2777 (Carl Peterson, Building Official) (phone)
• carl.peterson@stlucievillagefl.gov (email)

Additional Resources

• Building code: Florida Building Code is mandatory statewide. Construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations.
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• Village Ordinance 2023-1
• License lookup guide: Florida Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Florida Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Florida hub: Florida Contractor License & Permit Hub

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