Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Waffle House #20580
FM 1314, Porter, TX, 77365
Waffle House #20580 is a new construction project at FM 1314, Porter, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $300K across about 1,840 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $300K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 1,840 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $163/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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379 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Waffle House #20580
A new Waffle House restaurant is under construction on FM 1314 in Porter, Texas. The 1,840 sq ft facility is a new build designed by Mark D. Pavey, AIA - Architect, with an estimated cost of $300,000. The project is registered under the name Waffle House #20580 in Montgomery County records.
The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2025, with a planned completion date of September 2026. TDLR completed plan review in April 2025 and has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Project Details
Waffle House, Inc. is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. The estimated cost of $300,000 places the project in the bottom quarter of new construction filings in Montgomery County, where the median estimated cost is $800,000. However, the cost per square foot is $163, which is above the county median of $100 per sq ft.
The scheduled build window of 379 days is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar projects. This is consistent with other Waffle House locations in the state, where six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,800,000 have similar cost structures and design firms. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Brian Gary Stanton.
The surrounding area in ZIP code 77365 has a population of about 43,025 and a median household income of $96,093 according to U.S. Census estimates. Nearby businesses include Roofing 365 LLC, LIT HOME SERVICES, and Bee Ez Apiary. The project is part of a broader development trend in the region, with other registered projects nearby including Seasons Assisted Living and Stableton Park.
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Waffle House #20580 is a New Construction project located at FM 1314 in Porter, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 1,840 sq ft. Waffle House, Inc. is the property owner and Mark D. Pavey, AIA - Architect is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 18, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Waffle House in Porter open?
No. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. The record shows construction was scheduled to finish in September 2026, but the current operational status is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is building the Waffle House in Porter?
Waffle House, Inc. is the owner of record. The design firm is Mark D. Pavey, AIA - Architect. Brian Gary Stanton is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land.
How large is the new Waffle House?
The new restaurant is 1,840 sq ft. The estimated cost is $300,000, resulting in a cost of $163 per square foot. This is above the Montgomery County median of $100 per sq ft for new construction.
Where is the Waffle House located?
The address is FM 1314 in Porter, Texas, within Montgomery County. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE) according to FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer data.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025. Plan review was completed in April 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in August 2025 and finish in September 2026.
What is Waffle House #20580?
Waffle House #20580 is a new construction project at FM 1314 in Porter, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Restaurant
Is Waffle House #20580 open in Porter?
Waffle House #20580 was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Waffle House #20580 located?
Waffle House #20580 is located at FM 1314, Porter, TX, 77365, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Waffle House #20580?
Waffle House, Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for Waffle House #20580, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Waffle House #20580?
Mark D. Pavey, AIA - Architect is the design firm of record for Waffle House #20580, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Waffle House #20580 cost and how big is it?
Waffle House #20580 has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 1,840 square feet (about $163/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Restaurant
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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FM 1314, Porter, TX, 77365
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