Building Department

Fully Accredited since 2016, the Port St. Lucie's Building Department has achieved a 9.6 out of 10 rating from its customers for the past six years. It also has the lowest ranking from Insurance Services Office for Building Code Compliance, meaning lower insurance rates for residents and local businesses.

When working with the Port St. Lucie's Building Department, you'll receive experience, quality and:

• Express "Master" permitting
• Management site visits
• Stakeholder-initiated timelines
• Online services portal for permits and applications
• Design team consultation meetings
• Quality assurance reviews for all staff
• Pre-reviews of commercial construction plans
• Consultation meetings for upcoming projects
• After hours, weekend and holiday inspections
• Virtual inspections by appointment and on-demand
• 24/7 access to management and supervisory personnel
• Highly trained, multi-certified inspectors and plan reviewers
• Resident on-site inspectors assigned to large commercial projects
• Pre-build meetings with the construction team before starting construction
• Longevity: PSL's Building Department has been a member of the Treasure Coast Builders Association for over 35 years
• Training experience: PSL's Building Department has trained over 78 building departments nationwide on industry best practices. Their trainers are State certified as continuing education providers for real estate professionals, building officials, plan reviewers and inspectors.

All building permit applications, forms and related submittals must be in compliance with the 8th edition of the Florida Building Code.

To ensure that you are using the most recent version of a permit document, we ask that you NOT maintain printed copies of forms or applications. Please refer to the website to obtain the most-up-to date permit documents.

Mission

The Mission of the Building Department is to protect the public's health, life safety, and general welfare in the Built Environment incorporating the development and application of best practices principles.

Vision

To be the premier Building Department in the State of Florida built on a foundation of modeling the best practices of timeliness, accuracy and customer service in all functions, while developing positive relationships with our customers, elected leaders and stakeholders and become a positive global influence in the field of building code regulation and government activities helping Port St. Lucie lead the world.

Values

• Provide reliable, consistent permitting, inspections, and plan reviews
• Accountable government services
• Dedicated staff committed to addressing the requests of the public
• Professional interactions
• Unparalleled customer service

Notice of Commencements must be recorded with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts located at 250 NW Country Club Dive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986. NOC's may also be filed at the St. Lucie County Clerk of Court located in Ft. Pierce.

A copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement must be submitted to the Building Department prior to scheduling for inspection. NOC's can be submitted online through the Document Upload Portal. Please allow 24 hours for your NOC to be processed prior to scheduling for inspection.