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October 10, 2026

Older home in Port St. Lucie? Septic, sewer and well water: what owners need to know

Thousands of Port St. Lucie homes still use a septic tank or a private well, and here is what it costs to switch, what the state rules say, and how to care for what you have.

October 10, 2026

Living in Tradition? The CDD line on your Port St. Lucie tax bill, explained

Your November tax bill has a line most new Tradition owners never heard of before closing — here is what it is, what it pays for and who to call.

October 10, 2026

St. Lucie County property tax breaks for seniors, widows and veterans — and the March 1 deadline

Florida gives homeowners several ways to cut the taxable value of their home, but you have to ask for them, and the deadline is March 1.

October 10, 2026

St. Lucie County’s half-cent sales tax is on the Nov. 3 ballot: what it pays for and how long it would run

The 2018 half-cent tax for roads, sidewalks and water quality ends in 2028, and Ballot #14 asks voters whether to run it 10 more years.

October 10, 2026

Snowbird or second home in Port St. Lucie? What Amendment 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot would change for you

Florida voters will decide a big property tax change on November 3, and it treats a full-time home and a seasonal home very differently.

October 10, 2026

Port St. Lucie’s 2026–27 tax rate, trash fee and Waste Pro credit: what changes on your bill

The city tax rate went down. The trash fee went up. Many owners get a credit. Here is how to read your November tax bill.

October 10, 2026

Fort Pierce homeowners: your 2026–27 city tax rate, budget and utility bill, explained

The city tax rate stayed the same, but higher home values mean the city collects more, and FPUA bills went up 2.23% in March.

October 10, 2026

Living in a manufactured home in Port St. Lucie during hurricane season: when to leave and where to go

Hurricane season runs to November 30, and if you live in a mobile or manufactured home in St. Lucie County, the plan is simple: be ready to leave.

October 10, 2026

Do I need a permit in Port St. Lucie? Fences, sheds, pools, water heaters, roofs and more

Before you dig a post hole or swap a water heater, here is what the City of Port St. Lucie expects and why it matters when you sell.

October 10, 2026

Florida’s newer HOA laws: what Port St. Lucie HOA owners and board members need to know

Florida rewrote big parts of its HOA law in 2024 and made a few more changes in 2026, and here is what they mean for your street.

October 10, 2026

Condo milestone inspections and SIRS on Hutchinson Island: the deadlines and what owners should expect

Two state laws decide when your building gets checked, how your association saves for big repairs, and what you have a right to see.