Indian River County Building Division issues building permits and performs inspections for projects in the City of Vero Beach. The city shares its building department with the county and sends permit applicants to Indian River County.
What requires a building permit in Vero Beach?
Building permits for Vero Beach addresses are handled by the Indian River County Building Division, which serves both the unincorporated county and the City of Vero Beach. The county reviews plans, issues construction, repair and demolition permits, conducts inspections and handles contractor licensing.
Before the county issues the permit, the City of Vero Beach Planning & Development Department must approve any required site plan, certificate of appropriateness for historic preservation, code compliance or zoning review.
- County building permit path — Building, repair, demolition and trade-related permits are processed through Indian River County’s Building Division and MGO portal.
- City prerequisite review — Vero Beach Planning & Development may need to approve the project before the County issues the building permit.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| County Building Division | 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 |
| Phone | 772-226-1260 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Indian River County uses MyGovernmentOnline (MGO) for permit applications, plan review and inspections. The county accepts no more than 10 permits per day from any one applicant or company. The Plans Examiner of the Day sees walk-ins from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and by appointment from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Vero Beach permit types and local requirements
The county publishes permit applications and checklists for residential, roofing, plumbing and other building scopes. Vero Beach handles the planning approvals for development inside city limits.
| Scope | Primary authority | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Building / structural | Indian River County Building Division | County permit application, plans and applicable subcontractor documents. |
| Electrical / plumbing / mechanical | Indian River County Building Division | County trade permit forms for the scope. |
| Roofing | Indian River County Building Division | County roofing permit forms and inspection requirements. |
| Site plan / zoning | City of Vero Beach Planning & Development | City approval may be required before county permit issuance. |
| Historic preservation | City of Vero Beach | Certification of appropriateness where applicable. |
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Get a free quote →Vero Beach permit fees
Building-permit fees for Vero Beach projects are charged by the Indian River County Building Division under the county’s Permit Fee Schedule.
City planning, code-compliance, historic-preservation or other development approvals can carry separate City of Vero Beach charges.
Vero Beach building and trade responsibility
Indian River County’s Building Division handles building-code permits and inspections for Vero Beach, including trade work. It publishes forms and checklists for residential, plumbing, roofing and other scopes.
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Check the location and whether city site-plan, zoning, code-compliance or historic review applies.
Obtain any Vero Beach approval that must precede building-permit issuance.
Use Indian River County’s current application, checklist, plans and trade documentation for the scope.
File the building permit through Indian River County’s MGO system and monitor plan review there.
Pay the building-permit fees assessed by Indian River County and any separate Vero Beach development-review fees.
Request required inspections through Indian River County and complete any final City development conditions that apply.
Inspections in Vero Beach
Indian River County performs the building inspections for Vero Beach permits through its MGO system. The Building Division’s main number is 772-226-1260.
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Florida building code
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
Vero Beach permit FAQ
Does Vero Beach issue its own building permits?
No. The City states that it shares the Building Department with Indian River County and directs applicants to the County for building permit information.
What does Vero Beach review locally?
The City identifies site plan, zoning, code-compliance and historic-preservation approvals that may be required before the building permit.
Where are permit applications submitted?
Indian River County uses MyGovernmentOnline for permit applications, plan review and inspection functions.
Who performs building inspections?
Indian River County Building Division performs the building-code inspections used for Vero Beach projects.
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Florida Building Commission — 8th Edition (2023)
- Indian River County Permits and Forms
- Indian River County Building Division
- Vero Beach Building-Related Resources
- Vero Beach Building Department notice
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