Building Standards Commission | September 28, 2026

The City of Fort Worth Building Standards Commission held a meeting on September 28, 2026, to review multiple cases involving substandard and hazardous residential and commercial structures. The commission heard presentations from city code enforcement officers detailing the conditions of various properties, including structural damage, fire damage, and nuisance violations. Property owners or their representatives appeared to discuss repair plans, request continuances, or amendments to civil penalties. The commission voted on motions to declare structures substandard and hazardous, set deadlines (ranging from 30 to 90 days) for repair or demolition, and authorized city staff to demolish structures and lien associated costs if owners failed to comply. Several administrative civil penalty cases were also addressed, with penalties assessed or removed based on compliance progress. The meeting included discussions on work plans, permit statuses, and coordination with city staff for compliance. Continuances were granted in some cases, and the commission emphasized the amendment process for additional time requests. The meeting concluded with a recess and adjournment after all cases were heard.