Holiday trash, recycling and yard collections update:
Please view the holiday closure page for schedule of trash pickup over the holiday season.
Holiday closure schedules
Most City offices, including City Hall, will be closed Wednesday, January, for the New Year Day holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.Close this announcement
Providing information about the city of Fort Worth's dedicated departments by describing their basic responsibilities, primary functions and relationship with the city, residents and the council.
Click on a department below to find department contacts and more.
This is a directory of city managers and contact information. Find links on this page to the main contact page and ways to contact us, as well as to contact departments and how to use the MyFW APP to report issues.Fort Worth Call Center main contact number: 817-392-1234
The Aviation Department provides the City of Fort Worth with three world-class airports -- Perot Field FW Alliance Airport, Meacham International, and Spinks. Learn more.Main contact number: 817‑392‑5400
The City Attorney’s Office provides transactional and advisory services as general counsel, and provides litigation services to the twelfth largest city in the nation, handling the bulk of lawsuits in-house.Main contact number: 817‑392‑7600
The City Manager’s Office is made up of non-political employees much like any other office. It is managed by the City Manager, who is appointed by the City Council.Main contact number: Use City Directory
Provides residents with information on formal actions of the City Council; meeting dates, times and places; election data; ordinances, contracts, deeds and other official city documents.Main contact number: 817‑392‑6150
The Code Compliance Department oversees the welfare and care of our City shelter pets (Animal Care & Control) and regulates compliance with City ordinances to protect the well-being of our residents and four-legged friends (Code Enforcement).
Provides effective, accurate and timely information, as well as ways to share thoughts and concerns with city employees, department leaders, and elected officials. Media Relations, Community Engagement, Fort Worth Television, Customer Care, Website Management and Volunteer Programs.Main contact number: 817‑392‑1234
Development Services is seeking to make Fort Worth the most livable city in Texas by promoting orderly growth and development, safe construction, and neighborhood vitality. Get pre-development information, permits, inspections, platting and zoning information for development projects. Use the CFW Permit Tool and Accela.Main contact numbers: Find the contact link on this page.
Providing information and services related to basic human rights, including enforcement of the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance and federal housing, employment, and accommodation laws. This includes Business Equity, Civil Rights Enforcement, Community Outreach, Municipal Equity, and Accessibility & Accommodations. Main contact number: 817-392-7525
If you need a large talented labor pool, low cost of living, high quality of life, a business-friendly environment and strong infrastructure — all with easy access to national and international markets — give us a call.Main contact number: 817‑392‑6021
The Fort Worth Fire Department's Office of Emergency Management coordinates and prepares for emergency response to situations and circumstances affecting the City of Fort Worth.Main contact number: 817‑392‑6170
Environmental Services supports the City's goal to be clean, safe, and green through its Environmental Quality, Consumer Health, and Solid Waste Services divisions.Main contact number: 817-392-1234
In a spirit of excellence, integrity and dedication, the Department of Financial Management Services is committed to providing timely, accurate, clear and complete information and support to other city departments, residents and stakeholders of the city.Main contact number: 817‑392‑8500
The Fort Worth Fire Department protects one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country with a wide range of services, including emergency preparedness (EMO), fire prevention, education and investigations, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and fire response. Main contact number: 817‑392‑6800
The FWLab is a new initiative commissioned by City Manager David Cooke in February 2023 in support of Fort Worth’s organizational values and to make government better. The work undertaken by the FWLab advances the City’s Vision to “be the most livable and best managed city in the country."
Offering employees assistance in the divisions of Talent Acquisition, Classification and Compensation, HRIS/Records, Organizational Development Employee Relations, Benefits, and year-round Wellness programs.Main contact number: 817‑392‑7750
City Auditor’s Office works to keep Fort Worth government effective, efficient, and accountable through independent assessment of operations and business practices. Compliance information is provided through Annual Audit Plans, Audit Reports, Peer Review and the Audit Committee.Main contact number: 817-392-6158
ITS provides information technology services with innovative solutions to the City department's goals of providing quality services and data to City residents. This includes managing Radio Towers and Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Mainframe Applications, GIS Data and ESRI Maps.Main contact number: 817‑392‑8800
The Fort Worth Public Library is committed to building a community of learners, dreamers, and doers. The City libraries provide books, online digital media, community outreach, rental rooms, and much more.
The Fort Worth Municipal Court is a court of record whose primary jurisdiction is fine-only, Class C misdemeanor criminal cases. We strive to provide equal protection and due process of law. Our primary goal is to do justice for all who appear in our court on behalf of our residents. The court also processes civil parking cases.Main contact number: 817‑392‑6700
The Office is the designated community oversight agency empowered to act fairly and impartially, ensuring greater accountability of and public trust in Fort Worth law enforcement. OPOM encourages community engagement, by providing documents, reports, surveys, and reporting processes.Main contact number: 817‑392‑6535
Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Department strengthens communities by empowering residents with housing, community development and social services. Through collaborative efforts, we improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods with people-focused programs and strong partnerships.
The Park & Recreation Department maintains 302 parks (13,070 acres) and public spaces citywide, as well as provides recreational activities (sports, pools, tennis, trails, playgrounds, dog parks, forestry, fishing and fitness), community centers, and educational programming that makes Fort Worth a great place to live, work and play. Main contact number: 817‑392‑5700
The Fort Worth Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency of the City of Fort Worth. For emergencies please contact 911. To find police reports or report crimes navigate to the city of Fort Worth Police Department website. Main contact number: 817‑392‑4200
The Property Management Department consists of four divisions including Facilities Management, Fleet Services, General Services, and Real Estate. This includes utility administration, fleet fuel management, tax-foreclosed property, lease administration and real property.Main contact number: 817‑392‑7590
Fort Worth’s Public Events Department manages the operations of the downtown Fort Worth Convention Center, the Cultural District’s Will Rogers Memorial Center, and the Office of Outdoor Events. There are over 3 million visitors to Fort Worth each year through numerous diverse events.Main contact number: 817‑392‑8151
The Transportation & Public Works Department maintains the City's surface streets, sidewalks program, parking management, pavement marking, traffic signals, traffic signs, rail crossings, storm water channels and other key infrastructure.
The water utility is responsible for providing drinking water, wastewater, and reclaimed water service that protects human health and the environment. Pay your water bill, get billing information, conserve water, report, and learn about the main breaks, get developer requirements for tap installation, removals and fees.Main contact number: 817-392-4477