Port St. Lucie, FL Home Business: Zoning Restrictions (2026)

Under Section 158.217(F) of the City Zoning Code, a home occupation is permitted in a residentially zoned area subject to several conditions: the use of the dwelling for the home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to its use for dwelling purposes; the occupation must not change the character of the dwelling or reveal from the exterior that it is being used for purposes other than dwelling; there may be no display of stock for sale or trade on the premises; and no article may be sold except as produced on the premises or used in conjunction with the home occupation. The holder may employ up to two employees or independent contractors who work at the business but do not reside there, plus remote employees. Florida Statute 559.955(2)(a) and (3) confirm a home-based business may operate in an area zoned for residential use and may not be prohibited, restricted, regulated, or licensed differently from other businesses, so long as activities remain secondary to the residential use and, as viewed from the street, the property remains consistent with the surrounding residential area.