Texas

Building Permits in Fort Worth, Texas

PermitStack indexes 1,543,043 building permits issued in Fort Worth, Texas, with 99,403 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,543,043

Total permits

99,403

Last 12 months

9,146

Last 30 days

+56%

vs same period prior year

Jul 31, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing

31,253

Electrical

20,688

Mechanical

14,889

New construction

10,725

Solar

2,333

Renovation

1,515

Interior remodel

1,358

Foundation

1,081

Roofing

929

Addition

916

Permit data by trade in Fort Worth

Drill into the most common permit categories in Fort Worth.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Fort Worth, Texas. Full dataset available via REST API.

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-07-31	PB26-11011	6924 AMBERDALE DR	Other	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PM26-07373	801 7TH AVE	Mechanical	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PM26-07366	7145 WHITE TAIL TRL	Mechanical	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PP26-14308	5209 CEDAR RIVER TRL	Plumbing	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PB26-11007	201 W LANCASTER AVE	Other	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PB26-11006	1704 CATALINA DR	Other	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PM26-07388	6912 MISTY GLEN CT	Mechanical	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PM26-07374	1608 BASSETT HOUND DR	Mechanical	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PP26-14288	7758 GRASSLAND CT	Plumbing	B1_WORK_DESC
2026-07-31	PP26-14283	4212 BELDEN AVE	Plumbing	B1_WORK_DESC

Access Fort Worth permit data via API

Query Fort Worth, Texas permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Fort Worth permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Fort%20Worth&state=TX&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Fort Worth permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Fort Worth open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Fort Worth data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Fort Worth, Texas was issued on July 31, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Fort Worth permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Fort Worth permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Fort Worth permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Fort Worth building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Fort Worth, Texas is 55 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.