Edinburg posts $29M in March construction led by housing, Olive Garden, storage project

Construction activity in Edinburg reached $29.1 million in March, driven largely by new housing while a handful of commercial projects — including a new Olive Garden and a large self-storage facility — marked the most significant business investments of the month.

According to the city’s Building Safety Department monthly report, 580 permits were issued in March, bringing the year-to-date total to 1,656 permits valued at more than $75.2 million.

Single-family residential construction led the month, accounting for $10.1 million in value across 42 new homes. Multi-family development added another $2.6 million, while residential alterations contributed roughly $908,000.

Commercial construction totaled $8.1 million, led by two major projects: a $4.8 million D-Clutter Self Storage facility spanning more than 74,000 square feet along Interstate 69C, and a $3 million Olive Garden restaurant planned along East Trenton Road, one of the city’s primary retail corridors.

Additional commercial activity included a $300,000 clubhouse development and more than $7.2 million in commercial renovations and tenant improvements across the city, including upgrades to retail, fitness, and service-based businesses.

The report shows that while large-scale new commercial construction remains limited, reinvestment in existing properties continues at a steady pace.

Citywide, building inspections remained high at 2,406 for the month, signaling ongoing construction activity across multiple sectors.

Edinburg’s residential growth continues to spread across subdivisions such as Sol Alegre, Rogers Coves, and Highland Heights, reflecting continued demand for new housing across the city’s expanding footprint.

Despite the strong valuation totals, permit activity showed a slight decline compared to the same period last year, when 591 permits were issued in March. Year-to-date permit counts are also tracking slightly below 2025 levels.

Still, city officials have emphasized the opportunity that comes with continued expansion. Edinburg’s population stood at 106,746 as of January 2024, with significant portions of the city still available for development.

The mix of projects — from new housing to targeted commercial builds — reflects a development pattern centered on residential expansion supported by incremental business growth, rather than large-scale commercial buildouts.