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COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT in San Benito, TX
101 DOHERTY STREET, San Benito, TX, 78586
COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT is a new construction project at 101 DOHERTY STREET, San Benito, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $51.4M across about 6,040 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $51.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,040 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $8.51K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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📰About COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT
The City of San Benito Utility Department is constructing a new 6,040-square-foot commercial building at 101 Doherty Street in San Benito. This new construction project, filed under the name Cosb - Utility Department, is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) with a completion date targeted for October 2026.
The estimated cost for this facility is $51,420,152. This valuation places the project’s cost per square foot at $8,513, a figure significantly above the Cameron County median of $98 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The total estimated cost is also in the top quarter of the 1,448 new construction projects registered in the county, exceeding the median estimated cost of $500,000.
Project Details and Design
The City of San Benito serves as the owner and developer of record. Distinctive Drafting & Design, LLC is the registered design firm responsible for the project. Valeriana Flores is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the municipal nature of the development. The scheduled build window is 183 days, which is shorter than the Cameron County median of 252 days for comparable new construction projects.
The City of San Benito has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,119,324. These include the South Side Park project in San Benito, valued at $519,324 with inspection complete, and the SAN Benito Cultural Heritage Museum, valued at $1,600,000 with the project closed. The design firm, Distinctive Drafting & Design, LLC, has one other registered project in San Antonio called The Agency Office, valued at $500,000 with review complete.
San Benito is located in Cameron County. U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for ZIP code 78583 indicate a population of about 49,103 and a median household income of $44,158. The area has 16,145 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $83,200. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026.
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COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT is a New Construction project located at 101 DOHERTY STREET, San Benito, TX 78586 in San Benito, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $51.4M covering 6,040 sq ft. CITY OF SAN BENITO is the property owner and DISTINCTIVE DRAFTING & DESIGN, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the City of San Benito Utility Department project?
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2026. Plan review is pending, and the construction is targeted for October 2026.
How large is the new building being constructed at 101 Doherty Street?
The new commercial building is 6,040 square feet in size. This is close to the Cameron County median size of 6,300 square feet for new construction projects.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Distinctive Drafting & Design, LLC is the registered design firm of record for the City of San Benito Utility Department project.
Is the City of San Benito Utility Department building open to the public?
The project is under construction with completion targeted for October 2026. It is not yet open as a completed business or facility.
What is COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT?
COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT is a new construction project at 101 DOHERTY STREET in San Benito, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Is COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT open in San Benito?
COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 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 COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT located?
COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT is located at 101 DOHERTY STREET, San Benito, TX, 78586, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT?
CITY OF SAN BENITO is the property owner/developer of record for COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT?
DISTINCTIVE DRAFTING & DESIGN, LLC is the design firm of record for COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT cost and how big is it?
COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT has an estimated construction value of $51.4M and approximately 6,040 square feet (about $8.51K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING
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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101 DOHERTY STREET, San Benito, TX, 78586
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