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As of January 1, 2024, The Current Edition of the Florida Building Code is the 8th Edition, (2023)

The Department Fee Schedule adopted pursuant to Resolution 2024-53.

Affordable Housing Projects Senate Bill 102

Our policy on expedited permit review process. See Resolution 10-060.

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Welcome,
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.  (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.

* CLICK HERE TO 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 permitting office for the city is located 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 located within the City of Fort Pierce can be obtained by dialing (772) 467-3000. Their office is located 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 this interactive map to find your jurisdiction. 

St. Lucie County participates in Florida's On-Line Permitting One Stop Center. The One-Stop Center is an effort to bring Florida's state and local permitting information and requirements together on the world wide web. 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.