St. Lucie County, Florida
Fort Pierce websites for service businesses
Websites for Fort Pierce trades and local service companies.
Fort Pierce's Certificate of Use system
Fort Pierce stopped collecting Business Tax Receipts on July 1, 2024. Under Ordinance 24-019, every business in city limits now needs a Certificate of Use instead. Only one Certificate is needed per business location, and it renews each year on the anniversary of the application.
Certificates of Use, contractor licenses and permits all go through the City's Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) system. The old Click2Gov system stopped working on February 1, 2026, so older permits are handled by contacting the Building Department.
Trades we build for in Fort Pierce
- Marine & boat services Fort Pierce is on the Indian River Lagoon and the inlet. Boat owners compare providers online, so list services and where you work.
- Roofing Roof permits now run through EPL. Say you handle them.
- Cleaning One Certificate of Use per location makes it simple for offices to hire you. A clean site helps you get the call.
- Landscaping Lawn and landscape care across the city and county.
Treasure Coast designs
For marine, contracting and cleaning companies.
Coastal PremiumWater and sky imagery suits marine work.
Bold ContractorStrong project photos for roofers.
Freshspace CleaningSimple booking for cleaners.
Quote-First LandingOne page built around a quote form.Previews use invented businesses.
Coverage
Downtown Fort Pierce, the beach side, and nearby Port St. Lucie, Lakewood Park and St. Lucie Village.
Boats, docks and storms
On the Treasure Coast, boat and dock owners prepare early for hurricanes. If you haul, secure or check boats, give the details on your site.
What Fort Pierce requires
Official sources for the Certificate of Use system.
- Certificate of Use (replaces the BTR)
- One per location, renewing annually; apply in EPL. City of Fort Pierce
- St. Lucie County receipt
- The County lists Fort Pierce businesses as needing a county receipt. St. Lucie County Tax Collector
- Permits
- EPL for new submittals since July 15, 2024. City of Fort Pierce
- License check
- Look up any state license on DBPR before you hire or advertise. Florida DBPR
Chamber
Its offices are in Fort Pierce. Not affiliated with us.
Fort Pierce FAQ
Does Fort Pierce still issue business tax receipts?
No. The City stopped on July 1, 2024. Ordinance 24-019 requires a Certificate of Use for all businesses instead.
How many Certificates of Use does an office need?
One per business location. A law firm, for example, needs a single Certificate for the office.
How long is a Certificate of Use valid?
One year. It renews each year on the anniversary of the initial application.
How do I handle a permit from before July 2024?
Click2Gov stopped working February 1, 2026. Contact the Building Department about older permits.
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