Port St. Lucie, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Port St. Lucie, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

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.

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Source

Residential Permit Fee Schedule (eff. 5/2/2022, updated 7/30/2025); Commercial Fee Schedule (eff. 5/2/2022); adopted as City Code Sec. 150.001, FBC 109.7 (Ord. 22-27, 4/11/2022; Ord. 22-67, 8/8/2022)

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

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Port St. Lucie permit portal, or call 772-871-5132.

How Port St. Lucie values a job: New single-family and commercial construction fees are charged on the ICC valuation, not the contract price: the ICC Building Valuation Data cost per square foot times the area (the city's calculators use the February 2026 table; for a house, living sq ft x $175.92 plus non-living sq ft x $71.07). Alteration and remodel fees use the total value of the work (materials, labor, equipment, interior finish, site work, design fees, overhead and profit, excluding land); the building official sets the final valuation.

Schedule effective April 11, 2022. Last verified: September 26, 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.

Building Permit Fees in Port St. Lucie

Residential (1–2 family) (remodel/alteration)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family) (new construction)

0.5% of job value‡

0.005 x ICC valuation; the city's SFR calculator applies living sq ft x $175.92 plus non-living sq ft x $71.07 (ICC BVD February 2026)

Residential (1–2 family): Deck or Boatlift (no boat slips)

$225.00 flat‡

Residential (1–2 family): Demolition (Single-Family Residence)

$200.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Dock, Boatlift, Deck

$225.00 base, plus $32.00 per slip (boat slip)‡

Residential (1–2 family): Fence

$65.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Garage (Attached or Detached)

tiered rates by cars

Up to 1 cars

$200.00

Over 1, up to 2 cars

$350.00

Over 2, up to 3 cars

$450.00

Residential (1–2 family): In-Ground Pool

$550.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Room Addition

tiered rates by sq ft

Up to 200 sq ft

$250.00

Over 200, up to 400 sq ft

$350.00

Over 400, up to 600 sq ft

$400.00

Over 600, up to 800 sq ft

$450.00

Over 800 sq ft

$650.00

Residential (1–2 family): Shed (Prefabricated)

$65.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Shed (Site Built)

$150.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Shutter Installation

$100.00 flat

Residential (1–2 family): Windows/Exterior Doors

$75.00 for the first 1 opening (window or door), plus $5.00 per opening (window or door)

Commercial / 3+ units (remodel/alteration)

1.59% of job value, minimum $150.00

Commercial / 3+ units (new construction)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $150.00‡

The printed band multiplier applies to the whole ICC valuation (bands are slabs, not marginal)

Up to $100,000

$0.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$800.00 plus $8.00 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$3,500.00 plus $7.00 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000, up to $10,000,000

$6,000.00 plus $6.00 per additional $1,000

Over $10,000,000

$50,000.00 plus $5.00 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: Demolition

$200.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Fence

$250.00 flat

Commercial / 3+ units: Windows/Doors/Shutters

$150.00 for the first 1 opening (window, door, or shutter), plus $10.00 per opening (window, door, or shutter)

Residential New Construction Plan Review (select fee rules only)

11% of the permit fee

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Additional Inspection or Plans Review (Commercial) (if applicable)

$100.00

Additional Inspection or Plans Review (Residential) (if applicable)

$75.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$25.00

Floodplain Fee (commercial, if applicable) (if applicable)

5% of the permit fee‡

Notice of Commencement (if applicable)

$5.00

Permit Extension/Renewal (if applicable)

$25.00

Public Art Assessment (if applicable) (new construction) (if applicable)

1% of job value

City Code Sec. 162.08: 1% of total construction cost for private non-residential and 10+ unit residential projects (new construction or 50%+ renovation), satisfied by on-site artwork (1%) or a fund contribution of 80% of 1% (0.8%)

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)

1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)

1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00

Additional Inspection or Plans Review (Commercial) (if applicable)

$100.00

Additional Inspection or Plans Review (Residential) (if applicable)

$75.00

Change of Contractor (if applicable)

$25.00

Notice of Commencement (if applicable)

$5.00

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

Job type

2 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$90.00

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$86.00

$86.00 flat

State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$2.00

State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.00

Total Estimate$90.00

Estimate only. Confirm with the Port St. Lucie building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 772-871-5132. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Port St. Lucie

State-licensed contractors apply for Port St. Lucie building permits online through the city's Contractor E-Permitting Portal, after the qualifier registers by emailing a Computer Member Application to contractorlicensing@cityofpsl.com. The same portal is used to upload revisions and documents, pay fees, check permit status and schedule inspections. Homeowners acting as their own contractor (owner-builder) must apply in person at the Building Department in City Hall, Building B. Inspections are scheduled online, either from the contractor's portal profile or on the Schedule Inspection page using the permit number and 3-digit PIN, and requests made before midnight are inspected the next business day.

Source: Port St. Lucie application instructions

Apply online: Port St. Lucie permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 772-871-5132
Email: Permitting@cityofpsl.com
Address: Port St. Lucie City Hall, Building B, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Hours: Lobby Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (office Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Source: Official contact page

Port St. Lucie Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost 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 Does a Roofing Permit Cost 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. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. 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 Residential New Construction Plan Review (11% of the permit fee), State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631) (1.5% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00) and State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721) (1% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00). Each is included in the estimates it applies to; the fee schedule above shows which permits and job types each one covers.

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 and what it saves.

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); adopted as City Code Sec. 150.001, FBC 109.7 (Ord. 22-27, 4/11/2022; Ord. 22-67, 8/8/2022). See the official schedule. Last verified September 26, 2026.

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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. Pulling a commercial permit or a small residential job? See what HB 803 lets you save. Wondering whether fees changed this year? See which Florida fee schedules are new.

Port St. Lucie, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Port St. Lucie Permit Fee Schedule

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Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Port St. Lucie

Roofing Permit Fees in Port St. Lucie

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How to Apply for a Permit in Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Port St. Lucie?

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Port St. Lucie?

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Port St. Lucie?

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

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

Where Do These Fees Come From?

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