The residential construction market in Texas saw a significant upswing in April 2025, with HBW recording 11,295 new residential construction permits and a total construction value exceeding $3.7 billion. This represents a remarkable 47% increase from March, when approximately 7,680 new home construction permits were added. This surge is a potential indicator of continued growth in Texas’ housing development sector, with notable activity concentrated in the state’s four major metropolitan regions: Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin.
Metro Area Breakdown:
Houston
- Permits Filed: 5,495
- Total Construction Value: $1.58B
- Average Construction Value: $287.7K
Houston once again led the state in new home construction permits, contributing nearly 49% of all permits filed across Texas in April. While its average construction value is modest in comparison to other major metros reviewed, the sheer volume of activity, particularly in Harris County (2,434 permits) and Montgomery County (1,714 permits), signals sustained and widespread development across the Greater Houston area.
Dallas
- Permits Filed: 3,898
- Total Construction Value: $1.69B
- Average Construction Value: $433.2K
Dallas held the second-highest number of permits for April but topped the state in terms of average value per home, indicating a consistent and continued trend toward higher-end or custom residential projects. The region also recorded the highest total construction value, reflecting robust investment in residential development. Counties including Collin (1,564 permits) and Tarrant (1,248 permits) were particularly active.
Austin
- Permits Filed: 1,206
- Total Construction Value: $321.6M
- Average Construction Value: $266.7K
Austin maintained a steady pace, with more than 1,200 permits filed and a balanced construction value per project. While not as high in volume as Houston or Dallas, Austin’s figures suggest continued demand and healthy construction activity in the Central Texas region.
San Antonio
- Permits Filed: 696
- Total Construction Value: $147.7M
- Average Construction Value: $212.2K
San Antonio exhibited the lowest number of new permits and the lowest average construction value among the major metros reviewed. Despite this, the area continues to play a vital role in the state’s residential market, particularly in providing entry-level and moderately priced housing.
Regional Comparison
- Volume Leaders: Houston remains the frontrunner in terms of permit volume, with Dallas following closely. Combined, the two metros account for over 83% of the statewide permit total.
- High-Value Projects: Dallas consistently outpaces other regions in average construction value, indicating a focus on larger-scale or custom-built homes. Houston’s strength lies in quantity, suggesting large-scale subdivision or production home activity.
County-Level Hotspots
Five counties alone represented nearly 70% of Texas’ new home permits in April:
| County | Permits Filed | Region |
| Harris | 2,432 | Houston |
| Montgomery | 1,714 | Houston |
| Collin | 1,564 | Dallas |
| Tarrant | 1,248 | Dallas |
| Fort Bend | 893 | Houston |
Construction professionals may want to keep an eye on the above listed hotspots, as they are not only the most active but also offer prime opportunities for bidding, subcontracting, and partnership in ongoing and future developments.
HBW remains committed to providing the most current and comprehensive permit data to enable construction professionals to strategically position themselves, stay ahead of regional trends, and connect with new prospects with accuracy and proper timing. To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.