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Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Austin Fire

11800 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77572

Opening ~Apr 2027Project Registered

Austin Fire is a new construction project at 11800 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 5,900 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
5,900 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$169/sqft
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Scheduled duration
8 months
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Jun 22, 2026283 days across supplied datesApr 1, 2027

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    58 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    225 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Austin Fire

Austin Fire is a new one-story pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) office facility planned for 11800 Fairmont Parkway in La Porte, Texas. The project involves the construction of a 5,900 square foot structure with an estimated cost of $1,000,000. This development is located in Harris County and is privately funded on private land for private use.

The owner of record is AFE Properties, LLC, and the design firm of record is HELM Design Group, LLC. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in June 2026. Plan review is pending, and the construction start date per the filing is August 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for April 2027. This scheduled build window of 225 days is close to the county median of 219 days for similar new construction filings in Harris County.

Project Context and Comparisons

Among 22,055 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Harris County, this project’s estimated cost is above the county median of $750,000. The median size for such projects is 9,000 square feet, while this specific office building is 5,900 square feet. The calculated cost per square foot for Austin Fire is $169, which is above the county median of $88 per square foot.

HELM Design Group, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $12,633,000. These include the Dbat project in Magnolia, the SWR Warehouse Project in Alvin, LSA High School in Houston, the Techemet Refinery in Pasadena, and an additional drive and parking project in Richmond. The Austin Fire project stands as a distinct new construction effort in the La Porte area, separate from these other developments.

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Austin Fire is a New Construction project located at 11800 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77572 in La Porte, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 5,900 sq ft. AFE Properties, LLC is the property owner and HELM Design Group, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 22, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Austin Fire project?

The project is registered with TDLR, plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for April 2027.

How large is the new Austin Fire office building?

The building is 5,900 square feet and is designed as a one-story pre-engineered metal structure.

Who is the developer for this La Porte project?

AFE Properties, LLC is the owner of record, with HELM Design Group, LLC serving as the design firm.

What is Austin Fire?

Austin Fire is a new construction project at 11800 Fairmont Parkway in La Porte, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: One story PEMB office building

Is Austin Fire open in La Porte?

Austin Fire is still under construction in La Porte, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Austin Fire located?

Austin Fire is located at 11800 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77572, in Harris County.

Who is the owner or developer of Austin Fire?

AFE Properties, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Austin Fire, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Austin Fire?

HELM Design Group, LLC is the design firm of record for Austin Fire, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Austin Fire cost and how big is it?

Austin Fire has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 5,900 square feet (about $169/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

One story PEMB office 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.

Location & views

11800 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX, 77572

29.65045, -95.11169

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