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Planning & Development
The Planning and Development Department seeks to make Fort Worth the most livable city in Texas by promoting orderly growth and development, safe construction and neighborhood vitality.
Inspections
Permits
Ordinances & Construction Codes
Zoning
Applications & Forms
Issued Permits & COs
New energy efficiency standards for residential construction effective Sept. 1
Building Energy Efficiency Performance Standards for residential construction (one- and two-family residences of three stories or less above grade) go into effect Sept. 1, 2016, for construction in Texas.
News
Contact
Customer Service:
817-392-2222
Email Customer Service
Address:
City Hall, Lower Level
1000 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Director:
Randle Harwood
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Guides
- Nuts and Bolts of Residential Building Permits (Also available in Spanish)
- Review Timeframes
Accommodations & Accessibility
Accommodations are available for residents who have accessibility requirements. To learn more about accessibility accommodations available from the City of Fort Worth, visit the Accessibility page or request an accomodation due to disability.