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St. Lucie County, FL Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees for unincorporated St. Lucie County, with a free permit fee calculator. Inside city limits? Pick your city below; incorporated cities have their own fee schedules.

In Unincorporated St. Lucie County, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $745.63 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $261.25, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $84.00, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $109.00, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $109.00. 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

St. Lucie County Building Permit Fees Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A)

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

Apply online at the Unincorporated St. Lucie County permit portal, or call (772) 462-1553.

How Unincorporated St. Lucie County values a job: New construction fees are based on the International Code Council (ICC) Building Valuation Data as determined by the County's Building Code Administrator; other value-based fees use the value of the work authorized by the permit.

Schedule effective July 7, 2026. Last verified: September 26, 2026

Schedule adopted under Florida's HB 803 permit fee rules (effective July 2026). What HB 803 changed

Jurisdictions in St. Lucie County

Jobs inside city limits are permitted by the city, not the county. Across St. Lucie County's 3 covered jurisdictions, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs from $154.25 (Port St. Lucie) to $773.75 (Fort Pierce).

Unincorporated St. Lucie CountyFort PiercePort St. Lucie

Unincorporated St. Lucie County Permit Fee Schedule

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

Roofing Permit Fees in Unincorporated St. Lucie County

Residential (1–2 family)
$250.00 flat
Commercial / 3+ units
tiered rates by job value
Up to $2,500
$150.00
Over $2,500
$150.00 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000
Automated Permit Fee
$5.00
Plan Review Fee (Commercial/Misc.)
tiered by job value, minimum $75.00‡
Up to $2,500
$75.00
Over $2,500, up to $50,000
$100.00
Over $50,000, up to $100,000
$150.00
Over $100,000
$150.00 plus $75.00 per additional $50,000
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†
Private Provider Plan Review Waiver (Full Service) (select fee rules only)
may reduce designated fees by 100%
Printed: plan review fees 'will be reduced by 100%' when a private provider performs the review
Private Provider Plan Review Waiver (Plan Review Only) (select fee rules only)
may reduce designated fees by 100%
Printed: plan review fees 'will be reduced by 100%' when a private provider performs the review
Additional Inspection Trip (if applicable)
$75.00
Plan Revision - Additional Fee Per Page (if applicable)
$25.00 per page
Plan Revision Fee (Each) (if applicable)
$75.00
Re-Inspection Fee (1st) (if applicable)
$75.00
Re-Inspection Fee (2nd) (if applicable)
$100.00
Re-Inspection Fee (3rd and Subsequent) (if applicable)
$150.00
Plan Revision, 4th and Subsequent Review (Same Item) (if applicable)
$300.00 (4 times the $75 revision fee as printed)
Stop Work Order Fee (if applicable)
$100.00

† Corroborated across official sources, but not printed line-for-line in the linked schedule.

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Unincorporated St. Lucie County Permit Fee Calculator

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

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Estimated roofing permit fee
$261.25
Included in this total
Roofing Permit Fee$250.00
$250.00 flat
Automated Permit Fee$5.00
State Building Code Administrators Surcharge (F.S. 468.631)$3.75
State Building Permit Surcharge (F.S. 553.721)$2.50
Total Estimate$261.25

Estimate only. Confirm with the Unincorporated St. Lucie County building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: (772) 462-1553. 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 Unincorporated St. Lucie County

Unincorporated St. Lucie County building permits are applied for, tracked, and paid online through the county's Citizen Self Service portal (Tyler EnerGov), which also handles contractor licensing and code cases. The county accepts applications through this online platform rather than on paper or by email. Inspections are scheduled online through the same portal, and staff at the Building and Code Regulation Division lobby in the County Administration building in Fort Pierce can answer questions. Properties inside Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, or St. Lucie Village get permits from those cities instead.

Source: Unincorporated St. Lucie County application instructions

Apply online: Unincorporated St. Lucie County permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (first floor, southwest corner of the County Administration building)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (reduced staffing 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM)

Unincorporated St. Lucie County Permit Fee FAQs

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

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $745.63, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Unincorporated St. Lucie County'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 Unincorporated St. Lucie County?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $261.25, based on Unincorporated St. Lucie County's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Unincorporated St. Lucie County?

A residential building permit is tiered rates by job value. 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 Unincorporated St. Lucie County?

On top of the base permit fee, the sourced schedule adds 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). These are included in every estimate on this page.

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

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 St. Lucie County Building Permit Fees Schedule of Fees (Exhibit A). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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.

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