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St. Lucie County's Citizen Self Service by Tyler EnerGov is an online platform for permitting, planning, code enforcement, and contractor licensing. It allows residents and contractors to submit applications, track progress, request inspections, and pay fees electronically, 24/7, via a web-based system.
To learn more and to apply for services, please visit St. Lucie County's Citizen Self-Service by Tyler EnerGov today.
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Important Information to Know
- As of January 1, 2024, the current edition of the Florida Building Code is the 8th Edition (2023).
- The Department Fee Schedule was adopted pursuant to Resolution 2025-93.
- To learn more about the Florida State Senate Bill 102 (also known as the "Live Local Act"), please visit the Florida Senate Bill 102 site.
- To learn more about St. Lucie County's policy on the expedited permit review process, please see the Resolution No. 10-060 document.
This site is designed to provide information and assistance for the building permit and land development review processes in unincorporated St. Lucie County, Florida. Our main lobby is located on the first floor on the southwest corner of the Administration building at:
2300 Virginia Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
Business hours are between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday and the phone number is (772) 462-1553.
Notice: This Department has reduced service staff available from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. daily. County Administrative policy requires staff to take their assigned lunch break between the above hours as scheduled.
SCHEDULE YOUR BUILDING INSPECTION ONLINE
St. Lucie County Building & Code Regulation Division has building permitting jurisdiction over Unincorporated St. Lucie County, which consists of 418 square miles and has an estimated population of 76,600 in 2020. Several cities/towns in St. Lucie County (the City of Ft Pierce, the City of Port St. Lucie, and the Town of St. Lucie Village) have their permitting requirements and issue permits to their residents. Don't hesitate to contact your local government office where your building is located to determine if you should get your permit from them.
Permitting information for properties located within the City of Port St. Lucie can be found at http://www.cityofpsl.com or by calling (772) 871-5132. The city's permitting office is in Building B of the City Hall Complex at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard in Port St. Lucie. Hours of operation are between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Permitting information for properties in the City of Fort Pierce can be obtained by dialing (772) 467-3000. Their office is at 100 North US Highway 1 in downtown Ft Pierce. Hours of operation are between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
If you are unsure which jurisdiction your property is in, visit interactive map to find your jurisdiction.
St. Lucie County participates in Florida's Online Permitting One-Stop Center. The One-Stop Center is an effort to bring Florida's state and local permitting information and requirements together on a single platform. Certain development activities in St. Lucie will require permits from state agencies. For more information on state permitting requirements, visit the One-Stop Center at www.myflorida.com.
