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Zapata County Firehouse Improvements
305 FM 496, Zapata, TX, 78076
Zapata County Firehouse Improvements is a new construction project at 305 FM 496, Zapata, in Zapata County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2027. The project has an estimated value of $800K across about 6,210 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $800K
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- Reported floor area
- 6,210 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $129/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 8mo
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5 days after the preceding date shown.
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
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557 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Zapata County Firehouse Improvements
The Zapata County Firehouse Improvements project is a new construction effort located at 305 FM 496 in Zapata, Texas. The filing specifies a separate new building with a total area of 6,210 sq ft. This structure will include offices, a training room, a kitchen, dormitories, restrooms, and showers. The estimated cost for this build is $800,000, which calculates to $129 per square foot.
Zapata County is the owner of record for this initiative. The design firm of record is JHS Architect, Inc., and Monica Guajardo is the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds and public land. TDLR completed the plan review in June 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2027, with work starting May 2026. The registration with TDLR took place in May 2026, and the current status is Review Complete.
Project Scale and Context
The estimated cost of $800,000 is close to the county median for new construction filings, which stands at $817,742. The size of 6,210 sq ft is close to the median size of 6,446 sq ft for similar projects in Zapata County. The cost per square foot of $129 is also close to the county median of $129 per square foot. However, the scheduled build window of 585 days is longer than the county median of 152 days for comparable new construction projects.
Zapata County has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,889,500. These include the Zapata County Sheriff's Office, Falcon Lake County Park and Boat Ramp, and Los Ebanos Walking Trail. All three are marked as review complete. JHS Architect, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $57,368,000. These include Kohler Park, Jacaman Commercial Park, Webb County Fairgrounds, Zapata County Sheriff's Office, and The Grove. All are marked as review complete.
The project is situated in ZIP code 78076. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this ZIP code indicate a population of about 13,085. The median household income is $35,763. There are 5,684 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $89,600. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied. The unemployment rate in Zapata County was 7.3 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data.
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Zapata County Firehouse Improvements is a New Construction project located at 305 FM 496, Zapata, TX 78076 in Zapata, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $800K covering 6,210 sq ft. Zapata County is the property owner and JHS Architect, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner and design firm?
Zapata County is the owner of record. JHS Architect, Inc. is the design firm of record.
What is the estimated cost and size?
The estimated cost is $800,000 for a building of 6,210 sq ft.
Is the firehouse open?
The TDLR record shows the status as Review Complete with construction scheduled to finish in December 2027. It is not yet open.
What is Zapata County Firehouse Improvements?
Zapata County Firehouse Improvements is a new construction project at 305 FM 496 in Zapata, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: new separate building, offices, training room, kitchen, dormitories, restrooms and showers
Is Zapata County Firehouse Improvements open in Zapata?
Zapata County Firehouse Improvements is still under construction in Zapata, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Zapata County Firehouse Improvements located?
Zapata County Firehouse Improvements is located at 305 FM 496, Zapata, TX, 78076, in Zapata County.
Who is the owner or developer of Zapata County Firehouse Improvements?
Zapata County is the property owner/developer of record for Zapata County Firehouse Improvements, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Zapata County Firehouse Improvements?
JHS Architect, Inc. is the design firm of record for Zapata County Firehouse Improvements, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Zapata County Firehouse Improvements cost and how big is it?
Zapata County Firehouse Improvements has an estimated construction value of $800K and approximately 6,210 square feet (about $129/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
new separate building, offices, training room, kitchen, dormitories, restrooms and showers
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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305 FM 496, Zapata, TX, 78076
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