According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, new swimming pool construction in Texas saw a notable increase in September 2025. With 653 new permits on record statewide, activity rose by approximately 18 percent compared to August, when 553 new pool construction permits were added to the books. The combined construction value for the month of September was approximately $50.4 million, reflecting steady consumer demand and a strong finish to the summer building season.
Dallas Leads in Total Permits and Construction Value
The Dallas area once again topped the charts for new swimming pool construction when looking at volume. Out of nearly 300 permits recorded across the region, the combined construction value reached more than $22.6 million, with an average value of approximately $76,655 per pool.
Within the metro area, Dallas and Tarrant counties carried the highest concentration of activity:
- Dallas County: 88 permits totaling $6.9 million
- Tarrant County: 65 permits totaling $5.86 million
The data suggests that homeowners across North Texas continue to invest in outdoor living spaces, a trend that has held strong over the past several years.
Houston Follows with Strong Momentum
In Houston, new pool construction also remained solid, accounting for just over 210 new permits with a total construction value of $19.1 million and an average value of $90,599 per project—the highest average among the four major metro areas.
Harris County represented the bulk of the activity, with 138 new permits and a total construction value of $13.4 million. This sustained demand in the Houston market reflects both population growth and homeowners’ continued investment in residential amenities amid Texas’s long warm-weather season.
Austin and San Antonio Reflect Steady Regional Activity
In Austin, there were 91 new pool permits in September, with a total value of $5.8 million and an average construction value of $63,739. The majority of the month’s permits originated from Travis County, which accounted for 75 permits totaling $3.9 million in construction value.
Meanwhile, San Antonio reported 56 new pool permits with a combined value of $2.82 million and an average construction value of $50,445. Nearly all of this activity was concentrated in Bexar County, which accounted for 48 permits and nearly $2.5 million in total value.
Across all four major metro areas—Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio—swimming pool construction continues to reflect steady residential investment across Texas’s fastest-growing communities. The rise in September permit volume suggests that homeowner confidence and demand for outdoor leisure amenities remain strong heading into the fall.
While monthly trends can fluctuate based on seasonality, weather, and economic conditions, year-over-year and quarterly data provide a deeper view of long-term market movement and regional opportunities. HBW’s comprehensive construction reports are designed to give builders, contractors, and industry professionals access to the detailed insights needed to track market performance, identify new leads, and plan ahead with confidence.
The information referenced in this report is based on construction permit data collected and verified by HBW, a leading source for building activity reports across the southern United States. Detailed historical, quarterly, and annual reports are available to subscribers and are regularly featured in the HBW blog.