City of Fort Worth Solar Permit Guide
In the City of Fort Worth you pull building permits before installing rooftop solar, then request interconnection from Oncor. Here’s the city side.
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Permits you’ll need
A building permit and an electrical permit for a rooftop system. Systems 10 kW and larger get standard plan review and typically need a professional-engineer (PE) stamp on the plans.
How to submit
Apply online through Fort Worth’s Accela Citizen Access portal, or in person at Development Services. Larger systems may need simple drawings.
Fees & timeline
Electrical permit fees typically run about $75–$400, with roughly a 1–3 week turnaround.
Outside city limits
In unincorporated Tarrant County or another DFW city, you permit through that jurisdiction instead.
Permit in hand? The next step is requesting grid interconnection from Oncor — see its rates, buyback, fees, and application links. Or go back to the full Texas solar guide.