Fort Worth Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

Fort Worth Development Services handles planning, development coordination, building permits, plan review, inspections, and related code services for projects inside the City of Fort Worth. Tarrant County’s unincorporated areas and neighboring cities may use different building authorities; verify the property’s city or county jurisdiction before opening an Accela record.

Fort Worth permit process

The City directs applicants to its Permit Assist and Accela Citizen Access workflow. Permit Assist can help identify likely permit needs and estimated costs, while Accela is used for online applications and project records. The required review path depends on whether the work is residential, commercial, a change of use, site development, platting, or a trade permit. Construction that requires a permit must receive the applicable City approvals before work begins.

Inspections, zoning, and occupancy

Fort Worth says an inspection by a City building official is required for construction work that requires a permit. Building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and other permits may have separate inspection requirements, and the City publishes inspection guidance and an IVR number. For a Certificate of Occupancy, Fort Worth reviews the use and may require building and zoning plan review plus inspections; newly constructed buildings receive a CO after required inspections and related infrastructure acceptance are complete.

Official contact information

Development Services lists 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 as its City Hall location and (817) 392-2222 as the published contact number on the inspections page. Use Accela Citizen Access for the current permit record, payments, applications, and available inspection requests.