Jefferson County Diversion Center - Phase 2 in Beaumont, TX

Jefferson County Diversion Center – Phase 2 is a $2,180,000 renovation and alteration project located at 4095 HWY 69 N in Beaumont, Texas. The work covers 7,910 sq ft of existing space within Jefferson County, with construction starting in October 2025 and completion targeted for December 2026. This filing represents a significant capital improvement to the county’s facilities infrastructure in the Beaumont area.

The scope of work includes the demolition of interior finishes and partitions, the addition of structural steel and concrete, and refinishing and cosmetic alterations. The project also involves the adaptive reuse of shared spaces and facilities. This level of structural modification indicates a comprehensive update to the building’s layout and capacity, rather than simple cosmetic repairs.

Design and Registration Details

BRAVE/architecture serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Attila Huszka. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026. Plan review is pending, and the status remains Project Registered. The estimated cost per square foot is $276, which is above the county median of $88 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Jefferson County.

The scheduled build window for this project is 397 days, which is longer than the county median of 104 days for comparable work. Jefferson County is the owner of record, and this is one of six other TDLR-registered projects by the county totaling $9,796,000. Other recent county projects include a $4,700,000 diversion center registration and a $2,000,000 project with review complete.

BRAVE/architecture has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $38,670,307, including work in Houston and Dallas. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The location is in ZIP code 77705, where the U.S. Census estimates the population at about 37,988 and the median household income at $49,964.

The Jefferson County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026. The project’s scale and cost reflect a substantial investment in county infrastructure. The adaptive reuse component suggests an effort to modernize existing facilities to meet current operational needs. The structural additions of steel and concrete will likely alter the building’s load-bearing capacity and spatial configuration.