Opening ~Jan 2027Project Registered New Construction This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Smiling Donuts Howard

525 W Howard Lane Ste 110, Austin, TX 78753, Austin, TX, 78753

Smiling Donuts Howard is a new construction project at 525 W Howard Lane Ste 110, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $120K across about 1,000 sq ft.

Pre-Construction15%

Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026029283
$120K
Project Value
1,000
Square Feet
$120/sqft
Cost/SqFt
3 months
Duration
Registered:Aug 31, 2026
Start:Oct 31, 2026
Target:Jan 31, 2027
Remaining:152 days

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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

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Smiling Donuts Howard is a New Construction project located at 525 W Howard Lane Ste 110, Austin, TX 78753 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $120K covering 1,000 sq ft. 501 Howard LLC is the property owner and KO Design Group LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smiling Donuts Howard?

Smiling Donuts Howard is a new construction project at 525 W Howard Lane Ste 110 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New donut shop building out of a shell space.

Is Smiling Donuts Howard open in Austin?

Smiling Donuts Howard is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Smiling Donuts Howard located?

Smiling Donuts Howard is located at 525 W Howard Lane Ste 110, Austin, TX, 78753, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Smiling Donuts Howard?

501 Howard LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Smiling Donuts Howard, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Smiling Donuts Howard?

KO Design Group LLC is the design firm of record for Smiling Donuts Howard, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Smiling Donuts Howard cost and how big is it?

Smiling Donuts Howard has an estimated construction value of $120K and approximately 1,000 square feet (about $120/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New donut shop building out of a shell space.

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.

Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
August 31, 2026
Construction Start
October 31, 2026
Expected Completion
January 31, 2027

Project Timeline

Filed

Aug 31, 2026

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

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TDLR ID: TABS2026029283

Property Owner

501 Howard LLC
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4125 East Austin St, Giddings, Texas 78942

Design Firm

Registered Accessibility Specialist

JOSHUA T,RONSON
RAS #1596
161 COREOPSIS CV, KYLE, TX 78640

Travis County Economy

4.0%
Unemployment
$520K
Median Listing
15,059
Bldg Permits/yr
1.4M
Population
6,362
Active Listings
$97K
Median Income
Source: FRED · Updated Jun 2026
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