An HBW review of new residential construction permits on file in Texas for the month of February 2019
Last month, there were approximately 5,070 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Texas, reflecting a month-over-month decrease in new residential construction of nearly 3%. Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio), Houston ranked #1 for total new permits (2,111 permits), while Dallas continued to hold the highest average construction value ($311,820).
The metro area that experienced monthly gains in new construction include San Antonio with a 30% month-over-month increase in new permits, and Austin with a 2% month-over-month increase in permits. As per usual, when it comes to home builders, D.R. Horton ranked high on the charts and listed as the top builder for total housing starts in three out of four areas reviewed. Here is a closer look at the latest figures for new residential construction permits in Texas last month:
Houston
Total Permits: 2,111 permits (↓5% month-over-month decrease)
Total Construction Value: $425+ million
Average Value of Construction: $201,371
Top County for Total Permits: Harris County (1,018 permits)
Top Builder for Total Permits: D.R. Horton (385 permits)
Dallas
Total Permits: 1,649 (↓8% month-over-month decrease)
Total Construction Value: $514+ million
Average Value of Construction: $ 311,820 (ranked #1 for highest average value of construction)
Top County for Total Permits: Tarrant County (509 permits)
Top Builder for Total Permits: D.R. Horton (268 permits)
Austin
Total Permits: 832 permits (↑2% month-over-month increase)
Total Construction Value: $203+ million
Average Value of Construction: $ 244,098
Top County for Total Permits: Travis County (558 permits)
Top Builder for Total Permits: D.R. Horton (167 permits)
San Antonio
Total Permits: 477 (↑30% month-over-month increase)
Total Construction Value: $95.5 million
Average Value of Construction: $200,136 (lowest average value)
Top County for Total Permits: Bexar County (352 permits)
Top Builder for Total Permits: Continental Homes of Texas (69 permits)
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