The Finance Department is dedicated to providing timely, accurate, and clear information and support to City departments, citizens, vendors, and the community. We handle accounting, financial reporting, tax, payroll, debt and investment administration, treasury, internal banking, grants, and external audits, serving as a trusted partner in economic and financial matters.
We aim to be a reliable resource for the City's financial information, ensuring it is accessible and transparent. We safeguard the City's assets and provide timely financial data to the City Council, management, residents, and other stakeholders.
- The Business Tax Division assists with business inquiries and manages Business Tax Receipts, required for any permanent business location or branch office within city limits.
- The Lien Services Division addresses questions about City liens, including pay-off amounts, appeals, and modification requests, providing necessary documentation for banks and realtors.
- Retirement administers the City of Port St. Lucie Municipal Police Officers’ Retirement Trust Fund as per Chapter 185, Florida Statutes.
- Special Assessment/Property Tax manages annual billing for non-ad valorem assessments like stormwater, streetlights, solid waste, city water, sewer, and developer special assessment districts.
- Treasury oversees the City's financial affairs, including the administration and investment of operating funds to achieve benchmark returns while maintaining principal safety, and manages the City's Debt Management program.