Home service pros in Vero Beach, FL

Vero Beach runs from older mainland neighborhoods to barrier island homes on the ocean, and the two face very different conditions.

County: Indian River County
Permits: Usually the City of Vero Beach for addresses inside city limits, and Indian River County for unincorporated areas. Confirm for your address.
ZIP codes: 32960, 32962, 32963, 32966, 32967 and 32968

Mainland and barrier island

On the mainland, neighborhoods near downtown have homes from the 1920s through the 1960s, and newer subdivisions spread west. Across the lagoon, the barrier island has homes that sit in steady ocean salt air. That is hard on AC units, metal railings, light fixtures, screens and paint, and island homes often need parts and finishes made for coastal exposure.

City or county

The City of Vero Beach is smaller than the area that uses the name. Many Vero Beach addresses, including much of the barrier island and the areas west of the city, are in unincorporated Indian River County, which has its own building division. Your parcel record tells you which one you are in.

Utilities and septic

The city sold its electric utility to FPL, and the change was completed at the end of 2018, so most homes here are now FPL customers. Water and sewer can come from the city or the county depending on where you live. Septic tanks are still common in parts of the county, and the county has worked on septic to sewer projects near the lagoon.

Services in Vero Beach

Common questions

Who handles permits on the barrier island in Vero Beach?

It depends on the parcel. Some of the island is inside the City of Vero Beach, and much of it is unincorporated Indian River County. There are also small separate towns on the island. Check your parcel with the Indian River County Property Appraiser, then contact that building office.

Who is my electric company in Vero Beach?

Most homes that used to be on the city's electric system became FPL customers after the city sold the utility, a sale that closed at the end of 2018. Your bill shows your provider. This matters when a job needs a new service or a meter disconnect.

Why do island homes in Vero Beach need different materials?

Ocean salt air reaches barrier island homes every day. It corrodes ordinary metal, coils and fasteners faster than inland. Pros often suggest coated AC coils, stainless or coated hardware and paints made for coastal exposure. Ask what they recommend and why.

Is septic common in Vero Beach?

In parts of Indian River County, yes. Some neighborhoods are on central sewer and others still use septic tanks. The county has worked on converting some areas near the lagoon. If you are not sure what you have, your utility bill or the county can tell you.

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