City of Port St. Lucie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Port St. Lucie? Yes. The City of Port St. Lucie requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Port St. Lucie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Port St. Lucie: What are the current fence height and setback limits in the City zoning code, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Port St. Lucie
Steps based on cityofpsl.com — permit applications checklists
- Download the Fence Permit (Zoning) application and the Fence (Zoning) checklist from the city Building Department permit pages.
- Homeowners acting as their own builder apply in person at the Building Department; contractors use the contractor e-permitting portal.
- Call 772-871-5132 or email [email protected] with questions.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fees are on the city's Residential Permit Fees PDF; electronic payments carry a 2.35% service fee
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 772-871-5132
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed
- Address
- 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Contact from cityofpsl.com — permit applications checklists
What to submit
- Fence Permit (Zoning) application
- Fence (Zoning) checklist items
Other rules to know
- Homeowner builder permits must be applied for in person (city page).
- The city's Residential Permit Fees PDF and fee calculator are linked from the permit page; no fence-specific fee was stated.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Port St. Lucie, FL?
Yes. The City of Port St. Lucie requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Port St. Lucie?
Download the Fence Permit (Zoning) application and the Fence (Zoning) checklist from the city Building Department permit pages. Homeowners acting as their own builder apply in person at the Building Department; contractors use the contractor e-permitting portal. Call 772-871-5132 or email [email protected] with questions. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Port St. Lucie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Port St. Lucie?
Building Department. Phone 772-871-5132, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Port St. Lucie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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