What does a building permit cost in Fort Worth?
Updated November 11, 2026 · Built from official fee schedules and city permit records
15,699
residential building permits filed, last 12 months
18 days
median wait
$1,447
new house, 2,580 sq ft
Fort Worth prices new homes and additions by square footage and remodels by the number of trades. Most residential permits are issued within three weeks.
Typical costs by project
| Project | Permits filed | Fee | Median wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| New house | 8,047 | $937 + $0.39/sq ft over 1,400 | 20 days |
| Home addition | 777 | From $61.01 by sq ft | 21 days |
| Remodel | 4,865 | $119 per trade | 5 days |
All permits add a $33.08 application fee and $16.87 technology fee.
More Fort Worth permit guides
- How long permits take in Fort Worth
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- Remodel permit cost
- Home addition permit cost
Sources
- Fees: Fort Worth Development Services fee schedule, Ordinance 26-28781 (October 2026)
- Permit data: Fort Worth Development Permits (data.fortworthtexas.gov), permits issued November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. Processing time is measured from file date to issue date, for permits currently in Issued status.
- Wait times use permits that still show Issued status.
This is an independent guide built from public records. It is not affiliated with the Fort Worth Development Services. Fees change, and the city calculates your final fee when you apply; confirm the amount with the city before you budget.
Common questions
How much is a building permit in Fort Worth?
New homes pay $937 plus $0.39 per square foot over 1,400 (about $1,400 for a typical house); remodels start at $119 per trade.
How long does a Fort Worth building permit take?
The median residential permit was issued 18 days after filing.