The Texas residential construction market continues to demonstrate strength and resilience, with HBW reporting approximately 8,100 new residential construction permits on record statewide for the month of June. This data, collected from major metro regions including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, provides a clear view of the leading players in the home building industry. The top home builders highlighted below have been ranked based on the total number of new permits on file during June, offering insight into construction trends and market leadership across the Lone Star State.
Houston – Leading in Volume and Market Reach
Houston remains a powerhouse in residential construction activity. With nearly 400 home builders pulling permits in June alone, the region saw significant contributions from national and regional homebuilding giants. At the top of the list is D.R. Horton, with 587 new permits and an average value of $261,042 per home—demonstrating both high production and a competitive price point. Close behind, Lennar Homes recorded 561 permits with slightly lower average value, reflecting continued demand for entry-level and mid-range homes.
Other top performers include Meritage Homes (163 permits), David Weekley Homes (139 permits), and K. Hovnanian Homes (130 permits), all delivering homes in the $265K–$302K range, indicating a healthy mix of affordable and move-up market offerings.
Dallas – High-End Builders in the Spotlight
In the Dallas area, more than 240 builders were active in June, with D.R. Horton once again leading with 408 new permits and an average value of $257,302. Lennar Homes followed with 148 permits, but stood out for its higher average value at $320,721, indicating a tilt toward higher-tier builds in this region.
The third-ranked entity was listed as “Permit Office Will Not Provide,” with 125 permits. Rounding out the top five were Bloomfield Homes (122 permits, $427,417 avg.) and Trophy Signature Homes (82 permits, $429,977 avg.), signaling growing consumer demand for larger or more customized homes.
San Antonio – Affordable Housing in Focus
San Antonio’s residential construction sector continues to be driven by volume builders offering affordability. In June, Lennar Homes dominated with 266 permits, the highest among all regions, albeit at a lower average value of $165,003—a reflection of San Antonio’s more cost-conscious market.
KB Homes took the second spot with 62 permits, followed by Perry Homes and Chesmar Homes, both with 41 permits but offering significantly higher average values ($357,128 and $300,009, respectively). Continental Homes of Texas closed out the top five with 34 permits, further emphasizing the trend toward high-volume, moderately priced developments.
Austin – Premium Market Share
In Austin, nearly 100 contractors filed new residential construction permits, with a notable emphasis on higher-end construction. Taylor Morrison Homes secured the top position with 79 permits and an average value of $446,988, followed closely by KB Homes, which had 70 permits with an even higher average value at $453,339.
D.R. Horton, while typically a volume-focused builder, recorded a lower total of 49 permits in the Austin area, possibly reflecting a more selective or strategic build approach within the region. Brookfield Residential Texas Homes (35 permits) and Century Land Holdings (32 permits) completed the list, showing strong performance in delivering homes above the $320K mark.
Overall and across all four major metro areas in Texas, a few key names dominate the charts—D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes being the most consistently high-volume builders statewide. However, regional distinctions in pricing and permit volume highlight the diversity of market conditions:
- Houston continues to lead in total permit activity and offers balanced pricing across the board.
- Dallas exhibits interest in higher-value homes, with luxury-focused builders making strong appearances.
- San Antonio remains a standout for affordable housing.
- Austin reflects a still active premium market, with top builders delivering homes at significantly higher price points.
HBW’s monthly reports offer a valuable lens into where demand is strongest, which builders are scaling, and how pricing strategies differ across Texas metros.
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