Pre-Development Information

Pre-Development Conferences: To schedule a Pre-Development Conference, complete the Pre-Development Conference Request Form and then contact the Development Coordinator, at 817-392-2239.

Note: The following items will be discussed as requested at the Pre-Development Conference:

• Zoning 
• Platting 
• Urban Forestry
• Fire Code 
• Roadway Improvements 
• Drainage Improvements 
• Parks
• Water and Sewer 
• Building Code Issues

and also, programs like:

• Neighborhood Empowerment Zone 
• Community Facilities Agreement 
• Transportation Impact Fees 

For an outline of the process, permitting and other procedures that may relate to your project, check out the City of Fort Worth Commercial Development Guide.

Permit Fee Schedules

• Platting, Zoning and Board of Adjustment
• Building
• Electrical and Sign
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Building Fee Estimator 
  Electrical, mechanical and plumbing fees include a Fee Estimation worksheet. You can estimate your building permit fees by selecting the Building Fee Estimator link. You will need to know the occupancy code for commercial construction permit fee estimates.  For residential, occupancy code R is for the dwelling structure and occupancy code U is for garage, carport or other structure.

Guides

• Nuts and Bolts of Residential Building Permits: English | Spanish
• Review Timeframes