Building Permits in Fort Worth, Texas

Access 370,710 building permits issued in Fort Worth, Texas through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Fort Worth open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

370,710
Total permits
1,017
Last 12 months
151
Last 30 days
+107%
vs same period prior year
Apr 27, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Grading
561
New construction
55
Roofing
34
Renovation
33
Addition
32
Foundation
26
Plumbing
21
Signage
21
Fence
18
Solar
13

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-27CG23-00080GradingTenant Improvements to existing industrial building
2026-04-26CG22-00285GradingConcrete Batch Plant to be constructed
2026-04-26CG26-00095GradingSite will be cleared, grubbed and grading operations completed to remove impouned ...
2026-04-24CG23-00040GradingTo remove the driveway that used to serve the car wash. The carwash area will be c...
2026-04-24CG26-00058GradingThe property owner intends to develop a temporary surface parking lot on the subje...
2026-04-24CG26-00081GradingFinal Floodplain Grading
2026-04-24CG23-00060GradingFull service sit down restaurant
2026-04-24CG26-00028GradingNew Elementary School for EMS ISD
2026-04-24CG25-00222GradingMavis Tire Store
2026-04-24CG26-00065GradingFinal Grading for the subject Site

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 April 27, 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 1,000 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 33 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.

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