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Howard County Library Renovation in Big Spring, TX
500 Main Street, Big Spring, TX, 79720
Howard County Library Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 500 Main Street, Big Spring, in Howard County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jun 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $928K across about 24,570 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $928K
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- Reported floor area
- 24,570 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $38/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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91 days after the preceding date shown.
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182 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Howard County Library Renovation
The Howard County Library Renovation is a $927,500 project located at 500 Main Street in Big Spring. The scope involves a finishes upgrade to the existing 24,570 sq ft facility, with the building layout and space usage remaining unchanged. Plumbing fixtures in select areas are being replaced one for one.
Howard County is the owner of record for this renovation, which is funded by public funds. The design firm of record is Komatsu Architecture, and Jeffery L Kelley serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.
Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost of $927,500 translates to $38 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $103 per square foot for renovation and alteration filings in Howard County. The total project cost is above the county median of $450,000 for similar types of work. The scheduled build window of 182 days is close to the county median of 182 days for this project type.
Construction was scheduled to begin in December 2025, with a completion date listed as June 2026. The project status is Review Complete, indicating that the initial plan review phase has been finished by the state authority.
Current Status and Context
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. Howard County has one other TDLR-registered project in Big Spring totaling $2,500,000, which has completed inspection. Komatsu Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $43,575,000, including facilities in Texarkana, Lancaster, Irving, Cuero, and Fort Worth.
The surrounding area, defined by ZIP code 79720, has a population of about 30,432 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income is $71,194, and the median owner-occupied home value is $146,500. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied, with 13,309 housing units recorded. The Howard County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Howard County Library Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 500 Main Street in Big Spring, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $928K covering 24,570 sq ft. Howard County is the property owner and Komatsu Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for the Howard County Library renovation?
The project involves a finishes upgrade to the existing library. The building layout and space usage remain unchanged, and plumbing fixtures in select areas are replaced one for one.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
Howard County is the owner of record. Komatsu Architecture is the design firm of record, and Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost and square footage?
The estimated cost is $927,500 for a total of 24,570 sq ft. This works out to $38 per square foot, which is below the county median for similar renovations.
Is the project complete and has a final inspection been recorded?
The filing lists a completion date of June 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Is the library open to the public?
The public record tracks construction status and does not confirm business operations. Since TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, the current availability of the facility is not verified in this data.
What is Howard County Library Renovation?
Howard County Library Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 500 Main Street in Big Spring, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Finishes upgrade to the existing library. Building layout and space usage remains unchanged. Plumbing fixtures in select areas replaced one for one.
Is Howard County Library Renovation open in Big Spring?
Howard County Library Renovation was scheduled to finish construction in Jun 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 Howard County Library Renovation located?
Howard County Library Renovation is located at 500 Main Street, Big Spring, TX, 79720, in Howard County.
Who is the owner or developer of Howard County Library Renovation?
Howard County is the property owner/developer of record for Howard County Library Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Howard County Library Renovation?
Komatsu Architecture is the design firm of record for Howard County Library Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Howard County Library Renovation cost and how big is it?
Howard County Library Renovation has an estimated construction value of $928K and approximately 24,570 square feet (about $38/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Finishes upgrade to the existing library. Building layout and space usage remains unchanged. Plumbing fixtures in select areas replaced one for one.
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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500 Main Street, Big Spring, TX, 79720
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