Fort Worth building permit fee calculator
Updated November 11, 2026 · Built from official fee schedules and city permit records
Enter your project details to estimate the Fort Worth building permit fee under the current official fee schedule.
How the calculator works
It applies Fort Worth's Table 1-C-3 (R use groups) by new square footage, the lower rate for R-3 additions up to 500 sq ft, Table 1A-1 for remodels ($119 per trade), and the third-party review reductions in the ordinance, plus the $33.08 application and $16.87 technology fees.
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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.
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?
About $1,450 for a typical 2,580 sq ft new house including application and technology fees; remodels start at $119 per trade.