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Swimming Pool Permit in Fort Worth, Texas

Swimming pools are treated as accessory structures and require a building permit. This applies to residential pools on the same lot as the house (Residential Accessory New Permit) and to commercial swimming pools on commercial/industrial sites (Commercial New Accessory Structure permit). Additional zoning requirements apply based on location, maximum height, and square footage relative to lot size. Pools must also comply with the adopted 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Zoning requirements apply for location, maximum height, and square footage based on lot size
  • Must comply with the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with local amendments

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    Fee schedule

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    Review timeline

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      Frequently asked questions

      Fort Worth requires a swimming pool permit for: Zoning requirements apply for location, maximum height, and square footage based on lot size; Must comply with the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with local amendments. 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.

      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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