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Demolition / Razing / Wrecking Permit in Fort Worth, Texas

Demolition of interior walls or removal of a building from a property requires a permit. The Residential Razing Permit is used to completely demolish a single-family home, duplex, or townhouse on its own lot; the Commercial Razing Permit is used to completely demolish freestanding structures on a commercial or industrial site. Demolishing only a portion of a building falls under the applicable remodel building permit instead.

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete demolition of a whole structure uses the Razing/Wrecking permit; partial demolition uses the applicable remodel building permit

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    Frequently asked questions

    Fort Worth requires a demolition / razing / wrecking permit for: Complete demolition of a whole structure uses the Razing/Wrecking permit; partial demolition uses the applicable remodel building permit. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Fort Worth Development Services Department at 817-392-2222 before starting work.

    Fort Worth does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Fort Worth Development Services Department at 817-392-2222 for current turnaround.

    You'll need: Wrecking/Razing Permit application and checklist (PDF). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

    Apply through City of Fort Worth Development Services Department at New City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76102. Phone: 817-392-2222. Official information: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/development-services.

    Fort Worth, Texas has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25382-03-2022; 2021 International Residential Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25383-03-2022; 2021 International Mechanical Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25384-03-2022; 2021 International Plumbing Code and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25385-03-2022; 2021 International Existing Building Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25386-03-2022; 2021 International Fire Code (ICC) - effective April 1, 2022, Ordinance No. 25388-03-2022; Fort Worth Administrative Building Code (2021 edition) - Ordinance No. 25387-03-2022; 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC) - retained; NOT updated to the 2021 edition; 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ICC) - effective September 1, 2020; 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) - effective March 1, 2023 (a 2026 NEC is proposed, targeted effective September 1, 2026, per the city's Building & Energy Codes page). Local amendments apply — see the Fort Worth overview page for the full list.

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