The City of Fort Pierce Building Department reviews permit applications, verifies contractor licences, manages floodplain development and performs field inspections inside the city. New applications are filed online in EPL Civic Access.
What requires a building permit in Fort Pierce?
The Building Department oversees the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings and structures in Fort Pierce, from homes and businesses to fences. Some low-value home improvement projects on owner-occupied single-family homes may now qualify for a permit exemption; the city publishes an Exemption Request Form and a Materials Cost Form for these requests.
Who handles permitting in Fort Pierce?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Office | City of Fort Pierce Building Department, 300 Orange Avenue, 3rd Floor, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
| Mailing address | 100 N. U.S. Highway 1, P.O. Box 1480, Fort Pierce, FL 34954 |
| Phone | 772-467-3718 |
| ftpbuilding@cityoffortpierce.com | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
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Fort Pierce publishes a Building Permit Application and Marine Permit Application, plus forms for A/C change-outs, electrical information, fuel gas, reroofing, fences, sheds, driveways, tents and mobile homes.
| Permit category |
|---|
| Building |
| Electrical |
| Mechanical |
| Plumbing |
Fort Pierce building permit cost
The Fort Pierce Building Department fee schedule took effect July 8, 2025. For new buildings and additions, the residential permit fee is the valuation times 0.005 and the commercial fee is the valuation times 0.0125, each with a $100.00 minimum. All other construction is charged at the valuation times 0.0125 (minimum $100.00), except flat-rate permits such as demolitions. Valuation is the total value of the work, including materials, labor, and electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems.
When fees are due: plan review and routing fees are paid when the application is submitted; the permit fee is paid when the permit is issued. Work started before a permit is issued is charged double the fee.
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The Building Department issues trade permits as well as building permits, and publishes trade-specific forms.
- Electrical — Electrical Information Form and electrical riser diagram; a low voltage notice of completion form is also published.
- Mechanical — A/C Change Out Form for equipment replacement.
- Gas — Fuel Gas Form.
- Building — Building Permit Application for structural and general building work.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →How to get a building permit in Fort Pierce
Confirm the property is inside Fort Pierce and identify the building and trade permits required for the work.
Prepare the city application, plans and project-specific supporting documents.
Apply through EPL Civic Access. The city provides online manuals for creating an account, applying for a permit and uploading documents.
Track workflow and plan-review status in EPL and submit required revisions through the portal.
Pay the jurisdiction's published permit and plan-review charges and obtain the issued permit and approved documents.
Schedule EPL inspections through Civic Access once the permit is issued and the required actions are available.
Inspections in Fort Pierce
Inspections and payments for EPL permits (permit numbers that start with letters) are handled in Civic Access. Click2Gov stopped working on February 1, 2026, so for permits applied for before July 15, 2024 (permit numbers that start with a year), contact the Building Department at (772) 467-3718 or ftpbuilding@cityoffortpierce.com to schedule inspections or pay fees.
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The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), has applied statewide since 31 December 2023; the Florida Building Commission has proposed the 9th Edition (2026) to take effect on 31 December 2026. Florida permit rules
Frequently asked questions
Who issues building permits in Fort Pierce?
The City of Fort Pierce Building Department, 300 Orange Avenue, 3rd Floor. Call 772-467-3718.
How do I apply for a Fort Pierce building permit?
Apply online in EPL Civic Access. The city's EPL page has PDF and video guides for creating an account, applying for a permit and scheduling an inspection.
How are permit fees calculated?
Permits are mostly based on valuation under the fee schedule effective July 8, 2025: 0.005 times valuation for residential new buildings and additions, and 0.0125 times valuation for commercial and other construction, with a $100.00 minimum. Some permits, such as demolitions, have flat rates.
Official Fort Pierce permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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- Florida Building Commission
- City of Fort Pierce Building Department
- Building Department Fee Schedule (effective July 8, 2025)
- Online Permitting (EPL Civic Access and Click2Gov)
- EPL Permitting & Licensing
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