An HBW review of residential construction permitting activity for the month of September.
During the month of September, Texas experienced an estimated 13% month-over-month decline in housing starts resulting in a total of 5,827 new residential construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $1.5 billion. All major metro areas reviewed, with the exception of Dallas, experienced decreases ranging from 19% to (Austin) to 24% (San Antonio) in residential permitting activity.
Dallas was seemingly immune to the monthly drop as it experienced a 3% month-over-month increase in residential construction. The Dallas area ranked #1 for both total housing starts (2,436 permits) and average value of construction (average value: $302,592). On the flip side, San Antonio experienced the most significant month-over-month decline (-24%) in new home construction, landing it at the lowest end of the spectrum for both housing starts (421 permits) and average value of construction (average value: $198,418).
When taking a look at the home builders leading the area, D.R. Horton continued its long-term reign in Texas as it ranked #1 for total new permits in Dallas, Houston and Austin. In San Antonio, Fieldstone Communities took top spot holding just about 10% of all new permits in the area for the month.
Here are the stats on new residential construction in the four major metro areas of Texas last month:
Dallas* (#1 for total housing starts and average value of construction):
Total permits: 2,436 (+3% | month-over-month increase)
Total Construction Value: ~ $737M
Average Value of Construction: $302,592
Top County(s) for Total New Permits: Collin (753 permits); Tarrant (706 permits)
Houston (#2 for total housing starts)
Total permits: 2,171 (-22% | month-over-month decrease)
Total Construction Value: ~ $450M
Average Value of Construction: $207,306
Top County(s) for Total New Permits: Harris (1,183 permits)
Austin
Total permits: 799 (-19% | month-over-month decrease)
Total Construction Value: ~ $198M
Average Value of Construction: $247,687
Top County(s) for Total New Permits: Travis (366 permits); Williamson (318 permits)
San Antonio
Total permits: 421 (-24% | month-over-month decrease)
Total Construction Value: $83.5M
Average Value of Construction: $198,418 (lowest of four metro areas)
Top County(s) for Total New Permits: Bexar (278 permits)
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