Denton Fire Station #6

Fire Station 6 is a new construction project located at 2301 Hunter's Creek in Denton, Texas. The City of Denton is the owner of record for this facility, which spans 13,231 square feet. The estimated cost for the building and site work is $9,687,431, resulting in a cost of $732 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $121 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Denton County.

TDLR completed plan review in February 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting May 2025. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the name Denton Fire Station #6. The status is Review Complete, and the registered accessibility specialist is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The design firm of record is Martinez Architects, which has also been involved in other municipal and institutional projects across the state.

Project Scale and Context

The 535-day scheduled build window is longer than the county median of 219 days for new construction projects. The estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of Denton County filings, which have a median estimated cost of $900,000. The City of Denton has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $22,281,816, including the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center and Briercliff Park. This fire station project represents a significant portion of that total municipal investment in public infrastructure.

Martinez Architects, the design firm for this project, has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $18,654,315. These include Willowfork Fire Station 3 in Katy and the Spring Fire Department Administration Building in Spring. The firm’s portfolio demonstrates experience with emergency services facilities and other public structures. The project involves public funds and public land, ensuring transparency in the use of resources for this essential community service.

Other registered projects in the same area include Victory Shops @ Hickory Creek and Beach Club Car Wash, both new construction projects. The ZIP code 76210 has a population of about 46,790 and a median household income of $108,438 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median owner-occupied home value is $348,400, reflecting a stable residential community. This new fire station will serve this population, enhancing emergency response capabilities in the region.