City of Palmview Fire Station and EOC Bldg

The City of Palmview is building a new 15,300 sq ft fire station and emergency operations center at 1803 Marla St, Palmview, TX 78572. This new construction project is estimated to cost $5,000,000, which works out to $327 per square foot. The facility will serve Hidalgo County residents with dedicated fire suppression and emergency command capabilities.

Project Scope and Design

CG5 Architect LLC is the design firm of record for this project. The scope of work is defined as a New Fire Station and EOC Bldg. The project is registered with TDLR under the name City of Palmview Fire Station and EOC Bldg. Roberto Hernandez is the registered accessibility specialist. This is a significant public infrastructure investment funded by public funds or public land.

In Hidalgo County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $660,256. This project’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. The median size for such projects is 6,000 sq ft, while this facility is 15,300 sq ft. The median cost per square foot in the county is $100, whereas this project is $327 per square foot.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed plan review in December 2025. Construction is scheduled to finish in April 2027, with work starting February 2026. The total scheduled build window is 423 days, which is longer than the county median of 212 days. The TDLR status is Review Complete. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2025.

CG5 Architect LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,156,000. These include Taco Palenque locations in Cypress, San Bernardo, and Brownsville, as well as Riverside View Plaza in Mission and a central kitchen in San Antonio. The Palmview project is the largest in value among these recent filings. The area profile for ZIP 78572 shows a population of about 78,197 and a median household income of $54,029. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied with 32,696 units.