Utilize the Walk-In Permitting Team
Certain small building project and occupancy permits can be done on the same day of application with express assistance of the Walk-In Permit Team. This program is for occupancy and remodel projects in existing buildings that are below 6000 square feet.
Qualification criteria and instructions on using the walk-in permit team are below:
Do I Qualify for Express Assistance?
Remodel existing tenant space under 6,000 sq. feet.
I already have a Certificate of Occupancy for this business, I am just making changes to walls or mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems.
- Game rooms, smoke shops, sexually oriented businesses, and hazardous occupancies will not qualify.
Moving into new tenant space under 6,000 sq. feet, no change of use and no remodeling - I just need a CO.
I need to apply for an Occupancy Existing Ordinance permit (PO).
- Game rooms, smoke shops, sexually oriented businesses, and hazardous occupancies will not qualify.
Moving into new tenant space under 6,000 sq. feet, with a change of use.
I need to apply for an Occupancy Change of Use permit (PO).
- Game rooms, smoke shops, sexually oriented businesses, and hazardous occupancies will not qualify.
I Qualify, Now What?
Remodel
STEP 1: Click here to see what information is needed to apply for the Remodel Permit.
STEP 2: Fill out the correct application online, be sure to include all documents, plans, etc, listed in the application checklist.
STEP 3: Come up to City Hall, located at 200 Texas Street in Fort Worth, Texas, and sign in at registration desk. Be sure to notify the customer service representative you are there for assistance from the small business express permitting walk-in team.
Occupancy Existing Ordinance Permit (PO)
STEP 1: Fill out the PO without change of use or remodeling application online.
STEP 2: Bring the existing Certificate of Occupancy and floor plan of existing space (to calculate occupant load) up to City Hall, located at 200 Texas Street in Fort Worth, Texas, and sign in at registration desk. Be sure to notify the customer service representative you are there for assistance from the small business express permitting walk-in team.
Occupancy Change of Use Permit (PO)
STEP 1: Click here to see what information is needed to apply for the Occupancy Change of Use (PO)
STEP 2: Fill out the correct application online, be sure to include all documents, plans, etc, listed in the application checklist.
STEP 3: Come up to City Hall, located at 200 Texas Street in Fort Worth, Texas, and sign in at registration desk. Be sure to notify the customer service representative you are there for assistance from the small business express permitting walk-in team.
I Don't Qualify, What Can I Do?
Don't qualify for Express Permitting?
Be sure to check out our other permitting options here.