Cedar Hill Fire Department Headquarters

The Cedar Hill Fire Department Headquarters is being created through a renovation of the former library building at 225 Cedar St, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. This project converts 10,338 sq ft of existing space into a new fire station and a second future city department. The work is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in April 2027.

Dekker, LLC serves as the design firm of record for this $4,500,000 project. The scope involves a complete remodel of the old library building to meet the operational needs of the fire department. Kimberly J Goss is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing. The project involves public funds and is located on public land in Dallas County.

Project Scope and Design

The estimated cost of $4,500,000 for the Cedar Hill Fire Department Headquarters translates to $435 per square foot. This figure is above the Dallas County median of $72 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total project cost is also in the top quarter compared to the county median of $249,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window of 368 days is longer than the county median of 92 days.

Construction is set to start in April 2026. TDLR completed the plan review process in June 2026, clearing the path for active construction phases. This status helps mitigate risk regarding water damage during the construction and future operational phases of the building.

Local Context and Ownership

The City of Cedar Hill has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,296,884. These include the Cedar Hill Downtown Streets project and the N. Joe Wilson Rd and Calvert Dr. project, both of which have completed inspections. Dekker, LLC has four other registered projects totaling $7,580,000, including the DeSoto Fire Station 263 and the DeSoto Fire Training Center. The city’s broader development activity reflects a sustained investment in local infrastructure and public safety facilities.

U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 75104 show a population of about 49,425. The median household income in this area is $91,147, with 17,365 housing units. Most homes in the area are owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $274,900. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier. This local economic context supports the city’s capacity to fund and manage significant public infrastructure projects like the new fire headquarters.