Port Arthur

Construction & Development Activity

356
Total Projects
$767.7M
Total Investment
150
New Construction
206
Renovations
27.0M
Total Sq Ft
$2.2M
Avg. Value

Austin Metro Economy

Driving Port Arthur construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:3.8%↑
Construction Jobs:166K-2.6%
Median Home:$479K

Construction & Development in Port Arthur, Texas

Port Arthur is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 356 registered projects valued at $767.7M. The city's development portfolio includes 150 new construction projects and 206 renovation projects, representing 27,032,304 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 150 new construction projects (42%)
  • 206 renovation/remodel projects (58%)
  • Average project value: $2.2M
  • 12 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

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

Leading developers include CITY OF PORT ARTHUR and PORT ARTHUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, working with architecture firms such as Sigma Engineers, Inc. and Sigma Engineers.

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Port Arthur. Projects span Jefferson and Orange and Harris and Travis counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Port Arthur and the surrounding area.

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12 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

356 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Review Complete
$1.2M

Motiva PAT Operator Building Renovation

2555 Savannah Ave

3,625 sqftDec 11, 2025
Review Complete
$375K

Cici's Pizza

3100 Hwy 365 Ste. 170

4,077 sqftNov 13, 2025
Review Complete
$3.8M

Renovations and additions

4225 Lake Arthur De

40,000 sqftNov 12, 2025
Registered
$1.6M

Cavender's - Port Arthur, TX

2770 FM 365

14,284 sqftOct 21, 2025
Registered
$550K

Burger King - Port Arthur

5750 West Port Arthur Road #200

8,736 sqftSep 30, 2025
Registered
$520K

TSC Port Arthur Combo

1650 Highway 365

3,448 sqftSep 25, 2025
Review Complete
$800K

Shelton Services Warehouse

7360 Gulfway

9,600 sqftAug 9, 2025
Review Complete
$2.3M

9th Ave Signal Upgrades (CSJ: 0920-38-294, etc.)

Various Locations

1,000 sqftJul 30, 2025
Review Complete
$4.5M

ECOLUTIA SERVICES

5501 PROCTER ST

32,360 sqftJul 22, 2025
Registered
$500K

Action Behavior Center Beaumont 2.0 - Port Arthur

3360 Farm to Market Rd 365

8,000 sqftJul 11, 2025
Review Complete
$1.5M

Port of Port Arthur Ransom Howard Office Renovation

246 West Rev Dr. Ransom Howard St.

9,923 sqftJul 8, 2025
Review Complete
$2.5M

Walmart #449.279

4999 Twin City Hwy (Groves)

26,122 sqftJul 2, 2025
Review Complete
$1.3M

Hotard Facility

1015 West Jade Avenue

33,091 sqftApr 29, 2025
Review Complete
$325K

Stanton Optical - Port Arthur

8425 Memorial Blvd

2,159 sqftApr 17, 2025
Review Complete
$1.2M

Motiva Pump House 27 Renovation

2555 Savannah Ave.

3,000 sqftApr 15, 2025
Review Complete
$1.6M

Motiva Employee Building

2525 Savannah Ave.

8,687 sqftApr 9, 2025
Review Complete
$65K

Truck Queuing & Staging

725 Austin Ave.

196,020 sqftApr 1, 2025
Inspection Complete
$950K

Bishop 20k

900 Jade Ave

20,000 sqftMar 20, 2025
Registered
$900K

DK Plaza

4101 Jimmy Johnson

11,000 sqftMar 13, 2025
Closed
$200K

COPA Transit Bus Pads #3

rights-of way throughout, Port Arthur, Teaxas

2,100 sqftMar 13, 2025