Do you serve all St. Lucie County communities?
We review projects in the cities and surrounding county communities. Availability is established by address, equipment and project scope through the selected partner.
St. Lucie County service area
Solar planning and existing-system help in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County solar projects begin with two address checks: the office that handles permits and the company that supplies electricity. Palm Beach Solar helps homeowners and commercial owners organize those details before comparing a new system, battery equipment, a repair or panel removal for roof work.
- Independent advisor — the selected licensed partner performs the work
- Address-level permitting, utility and roof review before any proposal
- New residential reviews start at 5 kW; existing-system work is scoped separately
Route permits to the correct jurisdiction
St. Lucie County's permitting guidance (opens in a new tab) distinguishes unincorporated county properties from Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie city jurisdictions. Resolve the parcel before choosing a submission portal.
| Property location | Starting resource | Ask the partner to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Port St. Lucie | City of Port St. Lucie | City solar application, design records and inspection sequence. |
| Inside Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce planning page | City permit path and the actual FPUA or FPL electric account. |
| Unincorporated county | County permitting (opens in a new tab) | County submission, equipment scope and utility follow-up. |
| Hutchinson Island property | Island planning page | Exact municipal/county boundary, ownership, access and coastal mounting design. |
Use your provider's actual export-credit rules
An FPUA account (opens in a new tab) needs FPUA's generation agreement and credit method. For an FPL account (opens in a new tab), the comparison follows FPL's current program. Request a calculation that identifies imported energy, exported energy and remaining monthly charges.
This matters when deciding whether to add more panels or a battery. Price those options using the account's economics and the household's goals. Keep backup requirements separate from a claim about bill savings.
Align roof work with solar work
For an existing array, the reroof quote and solar quote should describe their shared handoff. Identify the person responsible for documenting equipment, arranging storage, checking the new roof for approved attachments and confirming that monitoring works after reinstallation.
A system change can require additional design, permitting or utility review. Ask the service partner to identify those items before accepting a roof date. Our regional removal guide explains the scope to request.
What to send for a useful comparison
New-system owners should provide a year of electricity usage, roof age, planned HVAC or EV changes and the purchase or financing options they want compared. Repair customers should send a symptom timeline and accessible equipment details. Include property access restrictions and HOA or condominium contacts when they affect the work.
FAQ
Questions from St. Lucie County property owners
Does St. Lucie County issue every solar permit in the county?
The county's published guidance assigns unincorporated areas to the county and identifies separate city jurisdictions. Confirm the parcel location before submission.
Can roof replacement be combined with solar service?
Yes, the two scopes can be reviewed together. The roofer and solar partner need a written sequence for removal, roof completion, reattachment, testing and any approvals.
What information is needed for an inverter repair?
Start with the property address, inverter model, fault or monitoring message, when the issue began and any warranty or installer records.
Official solar and permitting resources for St. Lucie County
Review current utility, tax, and licensing requirements directly with the responsible agency before making a property or contract decision.
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Start with your St. Lucie County address
Palm Beach Solar organizes the comparison and the partner review. The selected licensed partner performs and contracts for the work.