Development Services

Our Mission

The Development Services Department seeks to make Fort Worth the most livable city in Texas by promoting orderly growth and development, safe construction and neighborhood vitality.

The Development Services Department remains steadfast in direct support of the City of Fort Worth in its continued vision to be “the most livable and best-managed city in the country” by creating great places for people to live, work, and play.  They focus on facilitating sustainable land and building development while providing an exceptional experience to all customers.  The team’s charge encompasses all phases of development coordination, development engineering, zoning, permitting, and inspections.