Portland

Construction & Development Activity

186
Total Projects
$532.3M
Total Investment
105
New Construction
81
Renovations
4.8M
Total Sq Ft
$2.9M
Avg. Value

Austin Metro Economy

Driving Portland construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:3.2%↓
Construction Jobs:166K-2.6%
Median Home:$455K

Construction & Development in Portland, Texas

Portland is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 186 registered projects valued at $532.3M. The city's development portfolio includes 105 new construction projects and 81 renovation projects, representing 4,811,402 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 105 new construction projects (56%)
  • 81 renovation/remodel projects (44%)
  • Average project value: $2.9M
  • 10 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

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

Leading developers include Gregory-Portland ISD and Gregory-Portland Independent School District, working with architecture firms such as David E. Lewis, Architect and Huckabee.

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Portland. Projects span San Patricio and Nueces counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Portland and the surrounding area.

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10 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

186 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$2.0M

East Cliff Elementary Playground

1140 W. Broadway Blvd., Portland, TX 78374

6,000 sqftJan 30, 2026
Registered
$2.2M

High School Back Road and Front Campus Parking

4601 Wildcat Dr., Portland, TX 78374

120,000 sqftJan 30, 2026
Registered
$250K

Nothing Bundt Cakes

1702 US Highway 181 Suite 6-A, Portland, TX 78374

1,445 sqftJan 28, 2026
Registered
$350K

SPX Portland

1518 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 78374

4,000 sqftJan 28, 2026
Registered
$175K

Administration Building Minor Renovation

1200 Broadway Blvd., Portland, TX 78374

1,500 sqftJan 27, 2026
Registered
$500K

G-PISD High School Renovations - Package 1 - Bldg. B Demolition

4601 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 78374

26,000 sqftJan 21, 2026
Review Complete
$4.5M

Gregory-Portland ISD H.S. Parking Lot Improvements

4601 Wildcat Dr.

218,000 sqftDec 2, 2025
Review Complete
$140K

TJ Maxx – Portland, TX

1239 US-181

25,653 sqftNov 17, 2025
Review Complete
$200K

Smoothie King, Portland, TX

2007 US HWY 181

1,500 sqftOct 9, 2025
Review Complete
$1.1M

Dallas Street Plaza

1007 Dallas Street

3,250 sqftOct 8, 2025
Review Complete
$222K

W.C. Andrews Elementary School Experiential Learning Site Improvements

4015 Moore Ave

1,300 sqftJul 30, 2025
Review Complete
$233K

East Cliff Elementary School Experiential Learning Site Improvements

1140 W. Broadway Ave

1,300 sqftJul 30, 2025
Review Complete
$14.4M

FM 893 (CSJ: 1209-01-030)

From: Stark Rd To: 0.2 MI W of CR 3567

109,791 sqftJul 29, 2025
Review Complete
$925K

Administrative Center - FUMC Portland

4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive

2,200 sqftJun 30, 2025
Closed
$220K

G-PISD Admin Annex Parking Lot

4600 Wildcat Drive

78,374 sqftMay 6, 2025
Registered
$120K

Walmart Store 05460.1004 Portland, TX - ESS Project

2000 US HIGHWAY 181

100 sqftApr 29, 2025
Review Complete
$2.6M

High School Gym & Restrooms Renovations

4601 Wildcat Dr

20,843 sqftApr 28, 2025
Review Complete
$7.0M

Ambulatory Surgical Specialists of Portland

1810 Billy G Webb Dr

9,599 sqftApr 21, 2025
Closed
$677K

Gregory Portland ISD Middle School North East Parking Lot

4200 Wildcat Dr, Portland, TX 78374

40,000 sqftApr 14, 2025
Review Complete
$1.3M

7 Brew Coffee - Portland

1030 California Dr

541 sqftApr 3, 2025