What does a remodel permit cost in Fort Worth?
Updated November 11, 2026 · Built from official fee schedules and city permit records
How Fort Worth figures the fee
Residential remodels are priced by the number of trades involved (Table 1A-1): $119 for one, $238 for two, $357 for three, $476 for four and $595 for five, plus the $33.08 application and $16.87 technology fees. No plan review deposit is needed for remodels of one- and two-family homes.
How long it takes
Across 1,127 remodel or addition permits Fort Worth issued in the last 12 months, the median wait was 5 days. A quarter took 1 day or less, and a quarter took 14 days or more.
The project value declared on these permits had a median of $15,000; the middle half ran from $7,000 to $25,000. Many fees are figured from this number, so it is the best guide to what a similar project will pay.
Good to know
For context, The project value declared on these permits had a median of $15,000; the middle half ran from $7,000 to $25,000. Many fees are figured from this number, so it is the best guide to what a similar project will pay.
- Roof replacements, window changes and interior remodels are filed as residential remodel permits.
More Fort Worth permit guides
- Building permit cost in Fort Worth
- How long permits take in Fort Worth
- New house 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 remodel permit in Fort Worth?
From $119 for a one-trade remodel to $595 for five trades, plus about $50 in application and technology fees.
How long does a remodel permit take in Fort Worth?
The median was 5 days.