Cost to Build an Assisted Living Facility in Texas: 2026 Guide
Building an assisted living facility in Texas offers significant cost advantages compared to coastal markets. With total project costs ranging from $10 million to $25 million for a typical 60-bed facility, Texas provides attractive development economics.
Total Project Cost Overview
Cost Per Bed by Region (2026)
| Region |
Cost Per Bed |
60-Bed Project |
| Dallas-Fort Worth |
$230,000-370,000 |
$14-22M |
| Houston |
$220,000-350,000 |
$13-21M |
| Austin |
$270,000-400,000 |
$16-24M |
| San Antonio |
$200,000-320,000 |
$12-19M |
| Central Texas |
$170,000-280,000 |
$10-17M |
Detailed Cost Breakdown
1. Land Acquisition (10-18% of total)
| Region |
Cost Per Acre |
Typical Site (3-5 acres) |
| Dallas-Fort Worth |
$400K-1.2M |
$1.2-6M |
| Houston |
$350K-1M |
$1-5M |
| Austin |
$500K-1.5M |
$1.5-7.5M |
| San Antonio |
$250K-700K |
$750K-3.5M |
| Central Texas |
$150K-400K |
$450K-2M |
2. Hard Costs (58-68% of total)
| Region |
Cost Per SF |
| Dallas-Fort Worth |
$200-280 |
| Houston |
$190-270 |
| Austin |
$220-300 |
| San Antonio |
$180-260 |
| Central Texas |
$160-240 |
3. Soft Costs (12-18% of total)
| Category |
% of Hard Costs |
| Architecture/Engineering |
5-7% |
| Permits and fees |
2-4% |
| Legal |
1-2% |
| Contingency |
5-10% |
4. FF&E (5-8% of total)
| Category |
Cost Per Bed |
| Total FF&E |
$8,000-14,000 |
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Sample Project Budget
60-Bed ALF in San Antonio
| Category |
Amount |
% of Total |
| Land (4 acres) |
$1,600,000 |
11% |
| Hard costs (45,000 SF @ $220/SF) |
$9,900,000 |
69% |
| Soft costs |
$1,485,000 |
10% |
| FF&E (60 beds @ $10,000) |
$600,000 |
4% |
| Pre-opening |
$415,000 |
3% |
| Total |
$14,000,000 |
100% |
Cost per bed: $233,000
Texas Cost Advantages
Why Texas is Attractive
- Lower land costs than coastal markets
- Lower labor costs - 20-30% below California
- No state income tax - Better returns
- Faster permitting - Reduced carrying costs
- Business-friendly environment
Financing Your Texas ALF Development
Financing Options
| Loan Type |
LTC |
Rate |
| HUD 232 |
80% |
5.5-6.5% |
| SBA 504 |
90% |
6-7% |
| Conventional |
65-75% |
7-9% |
Related Texas ALF Resources
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Construction costs vary significantly. All financing provided by Jaken Finance Group, subject to approval.