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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.
News
- New commercial building permit submissions will only be accepted online beginning Jan. 1
- City staff to continue studying how to regulate short-term rentals
- New X-Team to provide faster plan review service
- Permits no longer required for garage sales
Current Wait Times
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Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact
Customer Service:
817-392-2222
Email Customer Service
Address:
City Hall, Lower Level
200 Texas 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
- House Bill 2439 Guidance
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 accommodation due to disability.