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Homewood Suites in Port Arthur, TX
Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty, Port Arthur, TX, 77640
Homewood Suites is a new construction project at Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty, Port Arthur, in Jefferson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $8.0M across about 76,663 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $8.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 76,663 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $104/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 7mo
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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941 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Homewood Suites
A new 116-room hotel is being built at the intersection of Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty in Port Arthur. The project, registered as Homewood Suites Port Arthur TX, is a four-story structure spanning 76,663 square feet. It includes an outdoor pool and is owned by Sea Rim Hotel LLC. The estimated cost for this new construction is $8,000,000.
TDLR completed the plan review in February 2024, and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. Work began in June 2024. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Dawn Nichole Schexneider.
Design and Scope
Parekh Architects PLLC serves as the design firm of record for this development. The firm has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $8,000,000, a Home2 Suites in Waxahachie. The scope of work for the Port Arthur location specifically details the four-story hotel structure, the 116 guest rooms, and the outdoor pool amenity.
Jefferson County records for new construction show a median estimated cost of $750,000 and a median size of 7,318 square feet. This project’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter. Its scheduled build window of 941 days is longer than the county median of 242 days. The cost per square foot is $104, which is below the county median of $147.
Other registered projects in the Port Arthur area include renovations to a shopping center, Five Below, Central Mall, and Autumn Chase II Apartments. The local labor market in Jefferson County had an unemployment rate of 5 percent in July 2026. Census estimates for ZIP code 77640 indicate a population of about 17,480 and a median household income of $50,832.
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Homewood Suites is a New Construction project located at Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty, Port Arthur, TX 77640 in Port Arthur, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.0M covering 76,663 sq ft. Sea Rim Hotel LLC is the property owner and Parekh Architects PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 2, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Homewood Suites Port Arthur TX construction scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026. TDLR completed plan review in February 2024, and construction work started in June 2024.
Who is the owner and developer of the new hotel?
Sea Rim Hotel LLC is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm is Parekh Architects PLLC.
What are the specific amenities included in the construction scope?
The filing specifies a four-story hotel project with 116 rooms and an outdoor pool. The total square footage is 76,663.
Is the business currently open for guests?
The TDLR record only tracks construction status. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, indicating it is still under construction.
How does the cost compare to other Jefferson County projects?
The $8,000,000 estimated cost is above the county median for new construction. The cost per square foot is $104, which is below the county median of $147.
What is Homewood Suites?
Homewood Suites is a new construction project at Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty in Port Arthur, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 4 stories, hotel project, 116 rooms. 76663 sf. Outdoor pool.
Is Homewood Suites open in Port Arthur?
Homewood Suites is still under construction in Port Arthur, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Homewood Suites located?
Homewood Suites is located at Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, in Jefferson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Homewood Suites?
Sea Rim Hotel LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Homewood Suites, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Homewood Suites?
Parekh Architects PLLC is the design firm of record for Homewood Suites, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Homewood Suites cost and how big is it?
Homewood Suites has an estimated construction value of $8.0M and approximately 76,663 square feet (about $104/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
4 stories, hotel project, 116 rooms. 76663 sf. Outdoor pool.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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Jimmy Johnson Blvd and Halbouty, Port Arthur, TX, 77640
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