The following information is intended only for informational purposes and to be used as a guide for questions you may have concerning a situation. Each project and permit is reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis concerning:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Garage Sales
Q. I am having a garage sale. Is a permit required?
A. A garage sale permit must be obtained in order to have a garage sale. You must bring in a driver's license or picture ID to obtain the permit. Permits are $5.00 and it is required by City Ordinance No. 829, that they be obtained at least 24 hours in advance. You may have the sale for three consecutive days and twice a year. Signs are not allowed on utility poles, in easements or any City right of ways.
Q. What happens if it rains during my sale?
A. If you have the sale for at least one day out of the three original days listed on your permit, you will not be able to make up the day that was lost due to rain. If you are scheduled to have a sale and it rains or there is bad weather, and you called the garage sale off in its entirety, than you must come in the next business day to reschedule the garage sale for another weekend. The City will reschedule the garage sale one (1) time without any extra charge.
Boat Permits
Q. I have a boat that I would like to launch at Lake Worth. is a permit required through the City of Lake Worth?
A. The City of Lake Worth is not affiliated with Lake Worth, a permit through the City is not required. However a permit is required through the Parks and Wildlife Department. The local Parks and Wildlife Department is located at 7601 Cahoba St., Fort Worth, Texas; their telephone number is (817) 237-6890. Information concerning a boat permit is not yet available on the Internet so you will need to contact their office for details.
Water/Sewer Fees
Q. I need water and/or sewer taps to my property. What is required and what kind of fees are involved?
A. These items will very depending on weather you are a commercial business or a residence and what size service you are anticipating. See the Water/Sewer Fees schedule for pricing information.
Itinerant Merchant/Solicitors Information
Q. I have a business and I want to sell door to door within the City limits. What do I need to do so?
A. Itinerant Merchant/Solicitors may apply to sell door to door within the city limits. City Ordinance No.358 requires the Itinerant Merchant/ Solicitors Application to be filled out completely and accompanied with all the requested information. The initial license is $50.00 and each license under that license is $25.00. Approval is made by the City Manager. Applicant will be notified of the approval or denial after the application has been reviewed.
Rental Property Information
Q. I have a rental house in the City of Lake Worth, is anything required before a renter can move in?
A. City Ordinance No. 853 requires that all rental properties have a yearly inspection before a tenant can move in and establish utilities in their name. The owner of the property must complete a Rental Release Form and pay the $25.00 inspection fee. Once this has been turned in an inspection will be scheduled for the inspector to come out. Once the inspection has been passed the renter may move in and have the utilities turned on under their name.
The City of Lake Worth Permits & Inspections Dept.
is located at:
City of Lake Worth City Hall
3805 Adam Grubb
Lake Worth, Texas 76135
(817) 237-1211
Hours of operation are:
Monday Friday
8:00 am 6:00 pm
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Permits and Inspections Department
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Mission Statement:
This mission of the Permits and Inspections Department is to provide citizens, businesses, and visitors to the City of Lake Worth with the access and safety when in or around buildings in the city limits.
