Fort Worth Construction Permits, January 2026: 174 Issued
The City of Fort Worth issued 174 construction permits in January 2026. The largest group was new commercial construction, with 157 permits.
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Fort Worth construction permits in January 2026
| Measure | January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Permits issued | 174 |
| Previous month (December 2025) | 104 |
| Rank among 18 markets this month | 10 of 18 |
Against earlier months, January 2026 was up 67% on December 2025 (104).
| Building type and work | Permits |
|---|---|
| New Commercial Construction | 157 |
| Commercial Renovation | 17 |
The twelve months to January 2026, read October 9, 2026.
What it means for trades
A permit issued in January 2026 starts a clock. The early trades, site work, concrete, framing and structural steel, are bought in the next weeks; mechanical, electrical and plumbing a few months in; finishes and landscaping close to a year later on a typical build. Builtie tracks each project through those stages and shows it to a trade while its package is still open.
What the Fort Worth data covers
The data is Fort Worth's own building permits. Neighbouring cities issue their own permits and are not in this count. Arlington, Dallas and the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area are separate permit offices. Builtie looks up the owner company and its contacts behind Fort Worth permits rather than reading a builder off the permit.
← December 2025 · February 2026 →
All months: Fort Worth construction permits by month. Building types: new commercial construction, commercial renovation.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Fort Worth in January 2026?
174, read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
Is Fort Worth construction up or down?
January 2026 was up 67% on December 2025 (104).
Which trades should be calling builders about January 2026 permits?
Early trades first: site work, concrete, framing, structural steel and site security. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing follow a few months in, and finishes later still.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.