Building permits in Martin County, Florida
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Martin County, 12 need a permit outright and 1 depends on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 2 official sources
Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 13
- in Martin County
Martin County Building Department
- 900 SE Ruhnke Street, Stuart, FL 34994
- Phone: (772) 288-5916
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Martin County
Martin County permit records are public, and you can check a property's permit history by record number or address online.
What needs a permit in Martin County
Of the 13 common home projects we have verified in Martin County, 12 need a permit outright and 1 depends on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
Fee schedule effective July 1, 2026: construction costs under $25,000 pay a $75 building fee, a $25 plan review fee and $75 per inspection, for every permit type below. The fee column shows what differs by project.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Permit | It depends | Finish work and fixture repairs versus a remodel | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Deck Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| EV Charger Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Fence Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Patio Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Shed Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
| Water Heater Permit | Permit required | Any size | The HB 803 permit exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is $75 |
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Schedule an inspection in Martin County
Permitted work is not finished until it passes inspection. Inspections are scheduled in Accela Citizen Access and require a registered login. Martin also offers virtual building inspections.
Schedule or request a Martin County inspection
When the portal will not take the date you need, the office still books by phone: (772) 288-5916.
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Martin County permit fees compared with nearby Florida localities
| Florida locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | ...exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is... | ...exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is... | ...exemption waiver for qualifying work under $7,500 is... |
| Alachua County | No deck-specific flat fee is published | Flat fee: Res Mechanical Alt/Repair $110.00, per the... | No electrical-specific flat fee is published |
| Brevard County | Not published | ...fee table lists a Building Code Review fee of $75.00... | ...fee table lists a Building Code Review fee of $75.00... |
| Broward County | ...the Structural permit schedule, the greater of a $125... | ...and ventilation) permit is the greater of a $125... | Electrical permit is the greater of a $125 minimum base... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Florida jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Martin County permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Martin County?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 13 permit types we have verified for Martin County, 12 always require a permit (for example a deck permit), 1 depends on size or scope (a bathroom remodel permit, for instance). Each Martin County permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Martin County?
- Martin County publishes a fee for 13 of the 13 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by Martin County Building Department; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Martin County?
- Martin County Building Department issues permits in Martin County, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at (772) 288-5916. The Martin County official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Martin County pages were verified. 13 permit types, 2 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from Martin County Building Department or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Martin County is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.