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Building Permit Fees in Port St. Lucie, FL (2026)

Building Permit
$154.25
$50,000 remodel
Roofing Permit
$179.63
$20,000 re-roof
HVAC Permit
$90.00
$10,000 change-out
Electrical Permit
$79.00
$10,000 panel or rewire
Plumbing Permit
$79.00
$10,000 repipe

In Port St. Lucie, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $154.25 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $179.63, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $90.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $79.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $79.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

Source

Residential Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 5/2/2022, updated 7/30/2025); Commercial Fee Schedule (eff. 5/2/2022)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Schedule effective May 2, 2022. Last verified: September 1, 2026

This schedule predates Florida's HB 803 (July 2026). Jurisdictions statewide are adopting updated schedules; we check sources weekly. What HB 803 changed

Port St. Lucie Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Port St. Lucie

Residential (1–2 family)
$86.00 flat
Residential (1–2 family): Duct Only
$86.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
$50.00 per ton, minimum $150.00
Commercial / 3+ units: Dryer Vents/Exhaust Fans
$50.00 per vent (dryer vent or exhaust fan), minimum $150.00
BIC Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)
1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
FBC Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)
1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00
Port St. Lucie - Change of Contractor (if applicable)
$25.00
Port St. Lucie - Notice of Commencement (if applicable)
$5.00
Port St. Lucie - Permit Extension/Renewal (if applicable)
$25.00
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Port St. Lucie Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Rate type
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$90.00
Mechanical / HVAC permit fee$86.00
$86.00 flat
BIC Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00
FBC Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00
Total Estimate$90.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Port St. Lucie building department before applying.

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Port St. Lucie Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Is a Building Permit in Port St. Lucie?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $154.25, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Port St. Lucie's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Is a Roofing Permit in Port St. Lucie?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $179.63, based on Port St. Lucie's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Port St. Lucie?

A residential building permit is $150.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

What Surcharges Are Added to Permits in Port St. Lucie?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds BIC Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and FBC Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). These are included in every estimate on this page.

Do I Need a Permit for a Small Residential Job in Port St. Lucie?

Florida's HB 803 (effective July 2026) exempts certain single-family work under $7,500 from permitting statewide, excluding electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, and gas work. Confirm with the building department whether your job qualifies before skipping a permit. Read what HB 803 changed.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Residential Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 5/2/2022, updated 7/30/2025); Commercial Fee Schedule (eff. 5/2/2022). See the official schedule. Last verified .

Compare Permit Fees Across St. Lucie County

The same job, priced by each jurisdiction's own fee schedule. Across St. Lucie County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $154.25 (Port St. Lucie) to $770.63 (Fort Pierce).

JurisdictionBuilding permit ($50k remodel)Roofing permit ($20k re-roof)
Unincorporated St. Lucie County$745.63$261.25
Fort Pierce$770.63$336.25
Port St. Lucie$154.25$179.63

Estimates from each jurisdiction's sourced fee schedule, surcharges and minimum fees included. "n/a" means the fee isn't documented in our sourced data.

New to Florida permit fees? Read our Florida permit fee guide: how schedules are set, the statutory surcharges, and what HB 803 changed in 2026.