San Benito

Construction & Development Activity

142
Total Projects
$238.4M
Total Investment
81
New Construction
61
Renovations
829K
Total Sq Ft
$1.7M
Avg. Value

Cameron County Economy

Driving San Benito construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:6.6%
Median Home:$299K
Bldg Permits:2,702/yr
Population:434K

Construction & Development in San Benito, Texas

San Benito is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 142 registered projects valued at $238.4M. The city's development portfolio includes 81 new construction projects and 61 renovation projects, representing 828,547 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 81 new construction projects (57%)
  • 61 renovation/remodel projects (43%)
  • Average project value: $1.7M
  • 6 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

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

Leading developers include SAN BENITO CISD and IDEA Public Schools, working with architecture firms such as Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. and GOMEZ MENDEZ SAENZ INC..

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

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6 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

142 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$1.0M

Cameron County High Density Storage

1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586

5,600 sqftJul 13, 2026
Registered
$5.7M

Planet Fitness - San Benito

1050 US-77 Business, San Benito, TX 78586

21,279 sqftJun 23, 2026
Review Complete
$22.3M

San Benito CISD Performing Arts Center

2115 N. Williams Rd., San Benito, TX 78586

26,718 sqftMay 18, 2026
Review Complete
$121K

Dunkin Donut inside Walmart #1296

1126 W US HWY 77 1126 W US HWY 77, San Benito, TX 78586

852 sqftApr 20, 2026
Registered
$51.4M

COSB - UTILITY DEPARTMENT

101 DOHERTY STREET, San Benito, TX 78586

6,040 sqftApr 14, 2026
Registered
$200K

BIG G'S FIREWORK STORE / OFFICE

1519 E. BUSINESS 77, San Benito, TX 78586

7,726 sqftMar 18, 2026
Registered
$500K

Star Moulding of San Benito

975 FM 509, San Benito, TX 78586

12,000 sqftOct 10, 2025
Closed
$180K

RESTROOM RENOVATION

1400 ZILLOCK RD, San Benito, TX 78586

1,017 sqftOct 7, 2025
Review Complete
$450K

Church's Chicken -San Benito

295 E Hwy 77, San Benito, TX 78586

1,835 sqftAug 15, 2025
Review Complete
$1.0M

Quick Quack Car Wash-San Benito

Hwy 77 & El Camino Real, San Benito, TX 78586

3,863 sqftJul 30, 2025
Review Complete
$250K

AM PM Clinic

2597 - B, East US Hwy 77, San Benito, TX 78586

1,932 sqftJul 28, 2025
Review Complete
$1.9M

Walmart Store 1296-278

1126 US-77, San Benito, TX 78586

129,168 sqftJul 28, 2025
Review Complete
$1.2M

7-Eleven #42792 San Benito, TX

2389 E. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586

5,394 sqftJul 14, 2025
Registered
$2.4M

Stenger St. Hike and Bike

Stenger from Bus77 to FaninSt., San Benito, TX 78586

50,380 sqftJun 6, 2025
Review Complete
$450K

Los Fresnos CISD Los Fresnos United New Tennis Courts

33790 Farm Road 803, San Benito, TX 78586

28,000 sqftMay 21, 2025
Review Complete
$148K

Traffic Signal Improvements (CSJ: 0039-07-262, etc.)

Various Locations, San Benito, TX 78258

1,845 sqftMay 15, 2025
Inspection Complete
$5.5M

Cameron County Office/Warehouse Renovation

130 Oscar Williams, San Benito, TX 78586

20,000 sqftApr 23, 2025
Review Complete
$2.0M

KO STORAGE SAN BENITO

1775 W. US HIGHWAY 77, San Benito, TX 78586

31,300 sqftApr 18, 2025
Review Complete
$200K

IDEA Science Lab Conversion at IDEA San Benito

2151 Russell Ln, San Benito, TX 78586

1,000 sqftMar 5, 2025
Review Complete
$250K

IDEA Exterior Fencing Improvements at IDEA San Benito

2151 Russell Ln, San Benito, TX 78586

5,000 sqftDec 6, 2024