Unincorporated St. Lucie County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Lucie County? Yes. Unincorporated St. Lucie County 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 Unincorporated St. Lucie County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Based on valuation (ICC Fee Table); amount not stated source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Lucie County
Steps based on stlucieco.gov — 638620974868670000
- Gather the documents on the County fence permit checklist.
- Apply through the County Citizen Self Service portal (submit, track, pay and request inspections online).
- Record a Notice of Commencement before the first inspection if the work is $5,000 or more.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online through the Citizen Self Service portal
- Inspections
- Schedule online
Who to contact
Building and Code Regulations Division
Planning and Development Services
- Phone
- (772) 462-1553
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon-Fri; reduced staffing 12:00-2:00 PM
- Address
- 2300 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Contact from stlucieco.gov — building permits
What to submit
- Fence permit application (online) with address, description, valuation, fence type and height, notarized signature
- Fence survey affidavit
- Property survey or site plan showing fence location
- Recorded Notice of Commencement if work is $5,000 or more
- Product information sheet for fence, gate and latch
- Homeowner-builder: recorded deed or property card plus HOB Affidavit
Other rules to know
- Fences in any utility or drainage easement require a Revocable License Agreement.
- Pool safety barrier fences note this in the description; submit with the pool permit if built together.
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 Unincorporated St. Lucie County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated St. Lucie County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Lucie County?
Based on valuation (ICC Fee Table); amount not stated.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Lucie County?
Gather the documents on the County fence permit checklist. Apply through the County Citizen Self Service portal (submit, track, pay and request inspections online). Record a Notice of Commencement before the first inspection if the work is $5,000 or more. 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 Unincorporated St. Lucie County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Lucie County?
Building and Code Regulations Division, Planning and Development Services. Phone (772) 462-1553.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated St. Lucie County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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