Based on HBW Building Permit Data for Major Metro Areas
The residential construction sector in Texas demonstrated steady momentum in November 2025, with permit activity across the state’s four largest metro areas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) reflecting continued population growth, robust housing demand, and ongoing investment in single-family development. All insights below are derived exclusively from HBW’s construction data reports, which capture building permits recorded for the one-month period.
Across the four metropolitan areas of Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, Texas posted 4,919 new residential construction permits, representing more than $1.6 billion in total projected value; this reflects close to a 15% month-over-month increase in new home construction. Here is a closer look at the recent activity by metro area for the one-month period:
Houston Metro Area
Houston once again led the state in total housing starts, continuing its long-standing position as the most active residential construction market in Texas.
Key Figures
- Total Permits: 2,141
- Total Construction Value: $635,803,159
- Average Value: $296,966
Houston represented roughly 44% of all new residential permits statewide for the month.
Leading Counties
- Harris County: 1,014 permits | $325,258,524 in value
Harris remains the primary driver of Houston’s residential activity, supported by extensive master-planned communities and ongoing suburban expansion. - Montgomery County: 541 permits | $135,950,000 in value
Houston’s strong performance aligns with its diversified economic base and continued attractiveness to first-time and move-up buyers. Average values remain comparatively moderate, reflecting large-scale production building and available land for development.
Dallas Metro Area
Dallas reported the second-highest volume of new residential construction, with higher average project valuations than other metro areas reviewed, driven by significant activity in high-growth suburban counties.
Key Figures
- Total Permits: 1,964
- Total Construction Value: $727,550,518
- Average Value: $370,443
Dallas accounted for approximately 40% of statewide permit activity in November.
Leading Counties
- Tarrant County: 661 permits | $229,325,464 in value
- Collin County: 549 permits | $212,265,803 in value
The Dallas market continues to skew toward higher-value construction due to elevated land costs, demand for larger single-family homes, and infrastructure expansion in counties north and west of the urban core. Collin and Tarrant counties remain among the most competitive and fastest-growing residential markets in the state.
Austin Metro Area
Although smaller in overall volume, Austin maintained strong average project valuations consistent with its luxury-leaning and high-cost development environment.
Key Figures
- Total Permits: 519
- Total Construction Value: $168,114,483
- Average Value: $323,920
Leading Counties
- Travis County: 243 permits | $72,971,983 in value
- Williamson County: 193 permits | $61,543,900 in value
While the Austin area reflects a relatively lower permit volume, the area continues to maintain one of the highest average construction values in the state, with demand from high-income buyers and continued inward migration from other states.
San Antonio Metro Area
San Antonio posted more modest permit activity compared to the other major metros reviewed but remains a stable, steadily advancing market with strong demand fundamentals.
Key Figures
- Total Permits: 295
- Total Construction Value: $75,734,952
- Average Value: $256,729
Leading County
- Bexar County: 189 permits | $48,480,752 in value
Based on the latest data, Bexar clearly remains the dominant county within the San Antonio metro. With its comparatively lower median home prices and diverse housing stock, San Antonio continues to attract both entry-level buyers and those seeking affordability within the central Texas region.
Statewide Totals (All Four Metros Combined)
Permit and Value Roll-Up
| Category | Statewide Total |
| Total Permits | 4,919 |
| Total Construction Value | $1,607,203,112 |
| Weighted Average Value (All Metros) | approx. $326,800 |
(Total value is the sum of all metro values: Houston + Dallas + Austin + San Antonio.)
Residential construction activity across the major metros of Texas last month reflects an industry operating with resilience despite broader economic uncertainty. Growth remains fueled by a combination of persistent population increases and sustained demand for new single-family housing. Master-planned communities that are larger in scale continue to play a role in the development landscape, supported by ongoing investment in rapidly expanding suburban and exurban counties. At the same time, average construction values remain stable for the most part and some are even edging upward—particularly in markets such as Austin and Dallas—reinforcing overall confidence in the sector. Taken together, the month’s permit volume and construction valuations point to a housing market that is active, diversified, and responsive to evolving demographic pressures, with builders steadily scaling production to meet demand across both affordable and higher-value segments.
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