The Blessed Laundromat

The Blessed Laundromat renovation at 1029 Hillcrest St in Vernon, TX 76384, is a 1,700 sq ft alteration project registered with TDLR in July 2026. This privately funded work is targeted for October 2026, with construction start also recorded for July 2026. The project is owned by Ronnie& Stephani Swan and falls under Wilbarger County jurisdiction.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation is $500,000, which computes to $294 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $113 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Wilbarger County. The total estimated cost is also above the county median of $395,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window of 79 days is shorter than the county median of 153 days for comparable projects.

Sharlynn L Keys is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The work is classified as a renovation or alteration on private land for private use. The registration status is Project Registered, indicating the filing is active with the state agency. Plan review is pending as part of the standard process before full construction proceeds.

Local Context

Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, where the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in July 2026. The ZIP code 76384 has an estimated population of about 12,239 residents. Median household income in this area is $51,582, and the median owner-occupied home value is $101,600. These Census estimates provide context for the local economic environment where this private business renovation is taking place.

The project details are specific to this single location and do not represent a chain expansion or multi-site development. The scope is limited to the 1,700 sq ft area specified in the filing. No additional square footage or structural changes beyond the stated alteration are listed in the registration. The private funding nature means no public tax dollars are directly cited as the source for this specific construction phase.