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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Rio Grande City Renovation
131 Hermosa, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582
Rio Grande City Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 131 Hermosa, Rio Grande City, in Starr County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2028. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 2,776 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,776 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $180/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 8mo
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17 days after the preceding date shown.
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610 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Rio Grande City Renovation
The McAllen TX Mission is undergoing an interior renovation at 131 Hermosa in Rio Grande City, Texas. The project, filed under the name Rio Grande City Renovation, covers an area of 2,776 sq ft with an estimated cost of $500,000. This work is registered with TDLR and is targeted for January 2028.
The scope of work focuses on the restoration of the primary sanctuary, reconfiguration of select interior partitions, and the full replacement of interior finishes and lighting systems. This renovation/alteration project is privately funded on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Shawn Kaarlsen, while Nuclios Architecture serves as the design firm of record.
Project Timeline and Cost Context
Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, following the initial registration in April 2026. Plan review is pending, and the completion date on the filing is targeted for January 2028. This scheduled build window of 610 days is longer than the county median of 122 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Starr County. The estimated cost of $500,000 places this project above the county median of $270,000 for its type.
At a computed cost of $180 per sq ft, this project exceeds the county median of $109 per sq ft. The size of 2,776 sq ft is below the median size of 4,127 sq ft for comparable projects in the region. These figures are derived from 47 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in Starr County, providing a benchmark for this specific undertaking.
Local Market and Design Firm Activity
Nuclios Architecture has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,300,000. These include a pool office in Live Oak valued at $400,000, a Pharr Stake project in Pharr valued at $1,000,000, and a Potranco Automotive project in San Antonio valued at $1,900,000. The latter two projects have completed review, while the Live Oak project is registered.
Rio Grande City is located in Starr County, where the unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 78582 indicate a population of about 44,883, a median household income of $41,452, and a median owner-occupied home value of $102,000. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with 14,743 housing units recorded.
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Rio Grande City Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 131 Hermosa, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 in Rio Grande City, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 2,776 sq ft. CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS is the property owner and Nuclios Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the McAllen TX Mission in Rio Grande City open?
No, the project is in the construction and planning phase. It is registered with TDLR and targeted for January 2028 completion, so it is not yet operating.
Who is renovating the facility at 131 Hermosa?
The Church of Latter-day Saints is the owner of record. Nuclios Architecture is the design firm, and Shawn Kaarlsen is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $500,000 for 2,776 sq ft of interior renovation work, which is above the median cost for similar projects in Starr County.
When is construction scheduled to start?
Construction is scheduled to start in May 2026, following the project registration in April 2026.
What work is included in the scope?
The scope includes restoration of the primary sanctuary, reconfiguration of interior partitions, and full replacement of interior finishes and lighting.
What is Rio Grande City Renovation?
Rio Grande City Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 131 Hermosa in Rio Grande City, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: SUMMARY OF WORK: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY RELIGIOUS WORSHIP FACILITY. SCOPE INCLUDES RESTORATION OF THE PRIMARY SANCTUARY, RECONFIGURATION OF SELECT INTERIOR PARTITIONS, AND FULL REPLACEMENT OF INTERIOR FINISHES AND L…
Is Rio Grande City Renovation open in Rio Grande City?
Rio Grande City Renovation is still under construction in Rio Grande City, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Rio Grande City Renovation located?
Rio Grande City Renovation is located at 131 Hermosa, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582, in Starr County.
Who is the owner or developer of Rio Grande City Renovation?
CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS is the property owner/developer of record for Rio Grande City Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Rio Grande City Renovation?
Nuclios Architecture is the design firm of record for Rio Grande City Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Rio Grande City Renovation cost and how big is it?
Rio Grande City Renovation has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 2,776 square feet (about $180/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
SUMMARY OF WORK: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY RELIGIOUS WORSHIP FACILITY. SCOPE INCLUDES RESTORATION OF THE PRIMARY SANCTUARY, RECONFIGURATION OF SELECT INTERIOR PARTITIONS, AND FULL REPLACEMENT OF INTERIOR FINISHES AND LIGHTING SY
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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131 Hermosa, Rio Grande City, TX, 78582
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