Commercial, Residential Review & Permitting

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The Regulatory Division of the Public Works Department oversees the review, permitting, and inspection coordination of both residential and commercial development projects in the City of Port St. Lucie.

What we do

  • Review, permit, and coordinate inspections for commercial and residential projects
  • Oversee the grant program for the identification, design, construction and inspection of sidewalks within the city
  • Support the Capital Improvements Division
  • Manage right-of-way and easement permitting
  • Issue road, lane, and sidewalk closure permits

How to get started

PSL Single Sign-On gives you one convenient login to access multiple City permitting services.

New to Single Sign-On? Watch the Tutorial Video or Read the User Guide(PDF, 2MB).

Residential Permitting

Steps to Apply

  1. Before you begin: All contractors must visit the Contractor Licensing Office in person to sign the online agreement.
  2. Create or log in to your PSL Single Sign-On account
  3. Link your Contractor ID (required for permit applications)
  4. Go to CobraPublicWeb.CityofPSL.com and log in
  5. From the top left menu, click Commercial Services > Contractor > PWE Online Permits
  6. Click Residential Permits > My Permits > New Lot
  7. Enter all required builder and property information (surveys must include 3rd-party signature verification)
  8. Sign the agreement and click Add to Cart
  9. Pay with a credit card to complete the process

You’re now ready to apply for house and pool permits online! 

Residential Permit Types

  • New construction
  • Driveway modifications or additions
  • Culvert replacements
  • Swimming pools
  • Revocable encroachments
  • Easement abandonments

Right-of-Way & Easements

Before beginning any work on public property—including streets, sidewalks, swales, or open areas—you must obtain a Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit. This ensures that work on city-owned rights-of-way or easements is performed safely and in compliance with local regulations.

Steps to Apply

1. Create or log in to your Single Sign-On account. A Contractor ID is not required to begin the process.

2. Go to CobraPublicWeb.CityofPSL.com and sign in using your Single Sign-On credentials

  • Click on Right Of Way Permits at the top
  • Select the blue Create New Permit button to start your application

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