Fort Worth, TX · Tarrant County
Board of Adjustment Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a variance, special exception, or interpretation from Fort Worth’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
What this form is
The application asks for property, owner, applicant, and project details, and requires a detailed site plan. Applicants explain the basis for a variance or other request and acknowledge that they or an authorized representative will present the case at a public hearing. The packet also includes site plan requirements, an optional letter of authorization, and a support petition required for front yard fence special exceptions.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a zoning variance, special exception, or interpretation from Fort Worth’s Zoning Board of Adjustment need this application.
How to submit it
Apply in person at Development Services Department – Zoning Appeals, 5th Floor, City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, or email [email protected]. The form lists filing fees by request type.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; email submissions must use a digital ID or certificate, and the support petition calls for original signatures.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Board of Adjustment application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, and project details and explain your request.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare a detailed site plan and supporting information; include the required support petition for a front yard fence special exception.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it in person to Zoning Appeals at City Hall or email it to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Board of Adjustment application request?
- It collects property, owner, applicant, and project information for a request for a zoning variance, special exception, or interpretation.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Adjustment application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Email submissions must use a digital ID or certificate; the support petition calls for original signatures.
- How do I submit the Board of Adjustment application?
- Submit it in person to Development Services Department – Zoning Appeals on the 5th Floor at City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, or email it to [email protected].
- What should I include with the application?
- Provide a detailed site plan and supporting information for your case. The packet lists site plan requirements; a support petition is required for front yard fence special exceptions.
Need something notarized?
This Board of Adjustment Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.