Fort Worth, TX · Tarrant County
New Residential and Additions Checklist and Packet
This packet combines a residential building permit application and submittal checklist for contractors or applicants proposing new homes, additions, or accessory structures in Fort Worth.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a residential building permit for new construction, an addition, a new accessory structure, an accessory addition, or a remodel. It lists plan and supporting-document requirements, including a recorded plat, site plan or survey, foundation and floor plans, and an energy code checksheet. The application asks for project details, construction costs, contractor and contact information, and the applicant’s signature and date.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a residential building permit for new construction, an addition, an accessory structure, or a remodel should complete the application and provide the listed submittal materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the New Residential and Additions Checklist and Packet PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project address and details, project type, square footage, costs, contractor and contact information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather The Listed Materials
Prepare the plans and supporting items listed in the checklist, including a recorded plat and an energy code checksheet.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and listed materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fort Worth residential permit application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block; the signer signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Fort Worth residential permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents are listed in the residential submittal checklist?
- The checklist names a recorded plat, survey or site plan, engineered foundation plan, floor plan, wall bracing plan, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans, elevations, an energy code checksheet, lot drainage guide, and monotony diagram.
- What project types can I select on the application?
- The application lists new construction, an addition, a new accessory structure, an accessory addition, and a remodel. It says a separate application is required for each structure.
Need something notarized?
This New Residential and Additions Checklist and Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.