City permit hub

Fort Worth home permit guides

Plain-language guidance for common repairs and upgrades handled by Fort Worth Development Services.

5 detailed cited rules5 of 20 project types reviewed

City permit tools

Move from the first question to a closed permit.

These tools keep the same Fort Worth context while you verify the authority, find the official record, check the contractor and save final proof.

01 / PLANBuild a Fort Worth Permit BriefStart with the property and complete scope 02 / APPLYOpen official portal routesApplication, fees and inspection links 03 / VERIFYFind the official permit recordMatch scope, permit holder and status 04 / HIRECheck the contractor handoffLicense, insurance, permit and contract proof 05 / CLOSEFinish the permit fileTrack inspections and final status

Common projects

What are you planning?

Open a cited local decision or continue through the official routing workflow.

HVAC replacement

Fort Worth lists changing, moving or repairing central HVAC equipment, ductwork or exhaust fans on the mechanical-permit path. A like-for-like label does not resolve added electrical, gas, duct or location work.

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Water heater replacement

Fort Worth lists changing, installing, moving or repairing plumbing, including water heaters, on the plumbing-permit path. Fuel conversion, relocation, venting or electrical changes add scope.

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Roof replacement

Fort Worth distinguishes shingle-only work from decking, sheathing, rafter or ridge-board replacement, which requires a building permit. Classify covering-only work separately from structural roof repair.

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Window replacement

Fort Worth states that replacement or addition of exterior doors and windows requires a building permit. Confirm whether the opening, header, egress or historic status changes.

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Kitchen remodel

Fort Worth exempts cosmetic remodel work but requires permits when walls, floors or regulated building and trade systems change. Separate cabinets and finishes from wall, plumbing, electrical and ventilation work.

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15 project types remain in research. They do not receive standalone pages or local yes-or-no claims until project-specific official evidence is reviewed. You can still build a research brief and take the complete scope to the issuing authority.