Galveston

Construction & Development Activity

872
Total Projects
$2.72B
Total Investment
247
New Construction
625
Renovations
14.5M
Total Sq Ft
$3.1M
Avg. Value

Galveston County Economy

Driving Galveston construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:4.5%
Median Home:$410K
Bldg Permits:2,525/yr
Population:372K

Construction & Development in Galveston, Texas

Galveston is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 872 registered projects valued at $2.72B. The city's development portfolio includes 247 new construction projects and 625 renovation projects, representing 14,549,990 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 247 new construction projects (28%)
  • 625 renovation/remodel projects (72%)
  • Average project value: $3.1M
  • 29 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

Galveston's construction market features 5 major property owners and 5 active design firms driving development across the city.

Leading developers include UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH and CITY OF GALVESTON, working with architecture firms such as SHELMARK ENGINEERING LLC and WILSON ARCHITECTURAL GROUP.

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Galveston. Projects span Wood and Dallas and Galveston and Montgomery counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Galveston and the surrounding area.

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29 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

872 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$200K

Central United Methodist

3308 Avenue O 1/2, Galveston, TX 77554

3,204 sqftJul 23, 2026
Registered
$300K

Bath & Body Works

2705 61st Street, Space M, Galveston, TX 77551

3,928 sqftJul 10, 2026
Registered
$4.2M

Galveston Island Beach Patrol

201 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550

6,300 sqftJul 8, 2026
Registered
$200K

Galveston Coffee Shop

2102 Ursuline, Galveston, TX 77550

2,000 sqftJun 27, 2026
Registered
$1.5M

Planet Fitness - Galveston, TX

6311 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77551

21,225 sqftJun 23, 2026
Registered
$230K

GALVESTON CHAMBER OFFICES

2313 AVENUE B UNITS 1 A-D, Galveston, TX 77550

3,500 sqftJun 19, 2026
Registered
$64K

SH 275 (Harborside Dr) at 16th St

SH 275 (Harborside Dr) at 16th St and 14th St, Galveston, TX 77550

100 sqftJun 10, 2026
Review Complete
$780K

UTMB Health PCP SIVS Relocation

400 Harborside, Galveston, TX 77550

4,700 sqftJun 10, 2026
Review Complete
$200K

Wingbay - Galveston

6602 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

1,217 sqftJun 8, 2026
Review Complete
$70K

ILA Local 1665 Union Hall

1907 45th Street, Galveston, TX 77550

1,459 sqftJun 4, 2026
Registered
$500K

2818A Winnie Apartment

2818A Winnie, Galveston, TX 77640

3,050 sqftMay 26, 2026
Registered
$500K

812 MLK Apartments

812 MLK, Galveston, TX 77550

3,420 sqftMay 26, 2026
Review Complete
$10.2M

UTMB OT/PT CLINIC

427 Market St., Galveston, TX 77550

15,221 sqftMay 21, 2026
Review Complete
$900K

UTMB TDCJ HG Personnel Relocation

208 9th Street, Galveston, TX 77555

3,700 sqftMay 15, 2026
Review Complete
$90K

Rent-A-Center

6191 Central City Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551

2,924 sqftMay 14, 2026
Registered
$14.0M

Roseate Beach Amenities

13241 Oceanna Way . Galveston, TX 77554, Galveston, TX 77554

8,140 sqftMay 5, 2026
Registered
$1.2M

John Sealy Annex AHU Replacements

301 8th Street, Galveston, TX 77555

9,800 sqftApr 23, 2026
Registered
$74K

Nail Spa Of Texas

6228 Broadway Suite L, Galveston, TX 77551

3,232 sqftApr 21, 2026
Review Complete
$2.5M

FM 3005 (CSJ: 0051-09-127)

From: Cove View Blvd To: SS 342, Galveston, TX 77554

79,254 sqftApr 14, 2026
Registered
$70K

T 1535 Galveston Target Drive Up Expansion

6128 Broadway St,, Galveston, TX 77551

9,262 sqftApr 3, 2026

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