Fort Worth, TX Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Fort Worth, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

In Fort Worth, a building permit for a $50,000 remodel runs $168.95 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $168.95, a $10,000 HVAC change-out $168.95, a $10,000 electrical panel upgrade or rewire $168.95, and a $10,000 whole-house repipe $168.95. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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Source

Fort Worth Ordinance 26-28781 (FY2027 fee ordinance), City Code Sec. 119 Fee Tables, effective October 1, 2026

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Official Fee Schedule

Apply online at the Fort Worth permit portal, or call 817-392-2222.

How Fort Worth values a job: Commercial remodel fees use the total value of the work, including materials and labor; the Building Official sets the final valuation.

Schedule effective October 1, 2026. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Fort Worth Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Building Permit Fees in Fort Worth

Residential (1–2 family): Remodel or repair of a home, duplex or townhouse (no new floor area)

$119.00 flat

$119 per trade on the project (Table 1A-1); building is one trade

Residential (1–2 family): New home, duplex or townhouse (per sq ft of new floor area)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $113.00

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 65 sq ft

$61.01

Over 65, up to 500 sq ft

$61.01 plus $0.45 per additional sq ft

Over 500, up to 700 sq ft

$423.90 plus $0.74 per additional sq ft

Over 700, up to 1,400 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.53 per additional sq ft

Over 1,400, up to 2,700 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.39 per additional sq ft

Over 2,700, up to 11,800 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft

Over 11,800, up to 24,500 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft

Over 24,500 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.20 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Room addition or attached patio cover on a home (per sq ft of added area)

tiered rates by sq ft

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 65 sq ft

$61.01

Over 65, up to 500 sq ft

$61.01 plus $0.45 per additional sq ft

Over 500, up to 700 sq ft

$423.90 plus $0.74 per additional sq ft

Over 700, up to 1,400 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.53 per additional sq ft

Over 1,400, up to 2,700 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.39 per additional sq ft

Over 2,700, up to 11,800 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft

Over 11,800, up to 24,500 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft

Over 24,500 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.20 per additional sq ft

Residential (1–2 family): Detached garage, carport, shed or other accessory building at a home (per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 175 sq ft

$61.01

Over 175, up to 2,500 sq ft

$102.00 plus $0.20 per additional sq ft

Over 2,500, up to 5,200 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.13 per additional sq ft

Over 5,200, up to 10,200 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.11 per additional sq ft

Over 10,200, up to 46,500 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.09 per additional sq ft

Over 46,500, up to 96,500 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.07 per additional sq ft

Over 96,500 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.06 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial remodel, finish-out or repair, or a commercial structure with no floor area such as a fence, pool or retaining wall (by value)

tiered rates by job value, minimum $113.00

Each band starts from its own printed base; printed bases differ slightly from the band below's formula

Up to $2,000

$102.00

Over $2,000, up to $25,000

$102.00 plus $20.33 per additional $1,000

Over $25,000, up to $50,000

$570.00 plus $14.68 per additional $1,000

Over $50,000, up to $100,000

$937.00 plus $10.16 per additional $1,000

Over $100,000, up to $500,000

$1,446.00 plus $7.90 per additional $1,000

Over $500,000, up to $1,000,000

$4,610.00 plus $6.77 per additional $1,000

Over $1,000,000

$8,001.00 plus $4.50 per additional $1,000

Commercial / 3+ units: New commercial building or addition: assembly, business, education, hazardous, institutional or mercantile use (per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $113.00

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 30 sq ft

$102.00

Over 30, up to 400 sq ft

$102.00 plus $1.25 per additional sq ft

Over 400, up to 790 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.94 per additional sq ft

Over 790, up to 1,365 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.89 per additional sq ft

Over 1,365, up to 5,850 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.71 per additional sq ft

Over 5,850, up to 18,000 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.28 per additional sq ft

Over 18,000 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.26 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: New apartment, hotel or other R use building or addition not regulated by the IRC (per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $113.00

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 65 sq ft

$102.00

Over 65, up to 700 sq ft

$102.00 plus $0.74 per additional sq ft

Over 700, up to 1,400 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.53 per additional sq ft

Over 1,400, up to 2,700 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.39 per additional sq ft

Over 2,700, up to 11,800 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.35 per additional sq ft

Over 11,800, up to 24,500 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.27 per additional sq ft

Over 24,500 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.20 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: New factory, industrial or storage building or addition (F and S use groups, per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $113.00

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 75 sq ft

$102.00

Over 75, up to 1,080 sq ft

$102.00 plus $0.46 per additional sq ft

Over 1,080, up to 1,980 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.41 per additional sq ft

Over 1,980, up to 3,365 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.36 per additional sq ft

Over 3,365, up to 24,675 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.15 per additional sq ft

Over 24,675, up to 50,050 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.13 per additional sq ft

Over 50,050 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.13 per additional sq ft

Commercial / 3+ units: New utility or accessory building such as a parking garage or carport at a commercial site (U use group, per sq ft)

tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $113.00

Each band uses its printed base, so totals dip slightly at some band edges

Up to 175 sq ft

$102.00

Over 175, up to 2,500 sq ft

$102.00 plus $0.20 per additional sq ft

Over 2,500, up to 5,200 sq ft

$570.00 plus $0.13 per additional sq ft

Over 5,200, up to 10,200 sq ft

$937.00 plus $0.11 per additional sq ft

Over 10,200, up to 46,500 sq ft

$1,446.00 plus $0.09 per additional sq ft

Over 46,500, up to 96,500 sq ft

$4,610.00 plus $0.07 per additional sq ft

Over 96,500 sq ft

$8,001.00 plus $0.06 per additional sq ft

Demolition or moving of a building (by gross floor area)

tiered rates by sq ft‡

Up to 1,000 sq ft

$88.59

Over 1,000, up to 2,000 sq ft

$180.00

Over 2,000, up to 3,000 sq ft

$336.00

Over 3,000, up to 5,000 sq ft

$504.00

Over 5,000, up to 10,000 sq ft

$675.00

Over 10,000, up to 20,000 sq ft

$902.00

Over 20,000 sq ft

$1,804.00

Permit Application Fee

$33.08

Technology Fee

$16.87

Additional Plan Review, First Revision (if applicable)

$66.15 (First revision, per hour; later revisions $119 to $375 per hour)

Concealed Work Inspection (if applicable)

$400.00

Demolition of Structure 45 Years or Older (select fee rules only) (if applicable)

$59.06‡

Expedited Plan Review Application Fee (if applicable)

$500.00

Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (if applicable)

$140.00 per hour (4 hour minimum), minimum $560.00

Paper Filing Fee (if applicable)

$33.08

Plan Review Deposit (select fee rules only) (paid when you apply, counts toward the permit fee)

$291.00‡

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$66.15

Same Day Inspection (if applicable)

$140.00

Simultaneous Plat and Early Plan Review Fee (if applicable)

$1,323.00

Temporary or Limited Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable)

$397.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Fort Worth

Residential (1–2 family): Heating or air conditioning replacement or other mechanical work on an existing home (one trade)

$119.00 flat ($119 per trade on the project (Table 1A-1))‡

Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial air conditioning compressor, condensing unit or chiller, one unit by tons (up to 10 tons)

tiered rates by tons‡

Up to 2 tons

$6.10

Over 2, up to 3 tons

$10.34

Over 3, up to 5 tons

$16.46

Over 5, up to 7.5 tons

$22.59

Over 7.5, up to 10 tons

$29.17

Permit Application Fee

$33.08

Technology Fee

$16.87

Additional Plan Review, First Revision (if applicable)

$66.15 (First revision, per hour; later revisions $119 to $375 per hour)

Concealed Work Inspection (if applicable)

$400.00

Inspection Outside Normal Business Hours (if applicable)

$140.00 per hour (4 hour minimum), minimum $560.00

Paper Filing Fee (if applicable)

$33.08

Reinspection Fee (if applicable)

$66.15

Same Day Inspection (if applicable)

$140.00

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

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Fort Worth Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type

Project type

Kind of work

Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee

$168.95

Included in this total

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$119.00‡

$119.00 flat

$119 per trade on the project (Table 1A-1)

Permit Application Fee$33.08

Technology Fee$16.87

Total Estimate$168.95

‡ Awaiting confirmation from the jurisdiction.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Fort Worth building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 817-392-2222. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Fort Worth

Apply for all permits online through Accela Citizen Access.

Applicants must be a registered building contractor or qualify for a homestead permit (work on a home the owner occupies as a primary residence, shown by a homestead exemption).

The city's Permit Assist tool, linked from the Residential Permitting page, shows which permits a project needs and an estimated cost.

Shingle-only roof work needs no permit; replacing roof decking, sheathing or rafters does.

Source: Fort Worth application instructions

Apply online: Fort Worth permit portal

Building Department Contact

Phone: 817-392-2222
Address: New City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Source: Official contact page

Fort Worth Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Fort Worth?

The building permit for a $50,000 residential remodel runs $168.95, including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Fort Worth's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Fort Worth?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $168.95, based on Fort Worth's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Fort Worth?

A residential building permit is $119.00 flat. Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical / HVAC, and Roofing permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from Fort Worth Ordinance 26-28781 (FY2027 fee ordinance), City Code Sec. 119 Fee Tables, effective October 1, 2026. See the official schedule. Last verified November 3, 2026.

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