New construction permits in Fort Worth, TX: May 2026
688 new construction permits were filed in Fort Worth, TX in May 2026, 20% fewer than in April (864). The busiest ZIP code was 76140, with 108. Fort Worth, TX ranked 2nd of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 632 permits, 92% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (76140, 76247, 76036) held 46% of the permits.
- 678 permits listed a job value; 99% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Thursday, May 28, with 87; Thursdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $334,650.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 471 |
| January 2026 | 603 |
| February 2026 | 703 |
| March 2026 | 822 |
| April 2026 | 864 |
| May 2026 | 688 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 76140: 108
- 76247: 106
- 76036: 104
- 76179: 86
- 76052: 57
Kinds of work
- New homes: 632
- New commercial buildings: 56
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 4
- $10,000 to $50,000: 4
- $50,000 to $250,000: 172
- Over $250,000: 498
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Philadelphia, PA: 587
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Wake County, NC: 343
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- New York, NY: 240
- Osceola County, FL: 211
- Douglas County, CO: 178
- Columbus, OH: 142
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Source: Data: City of Fort Worth Open Data. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.