Texas Market-Driven Housing Initiative
The Texas Miracle Housing Initiative aims to address Texas’s housing affordability and availability challenges by delivering 500,000 new attainable homes by 2035, with top homebuilders leading the charge. Through public-private partnerships, this market-driven initiative will focus on homes priced under $320,000 (excluding lot costs), supporting the workforce that drives the Texas Miracle. Top builders, including D.R. Horton, Lennar, LGI Homes, and Quantum America, have committed to constructing 63,000 homes annually, ensuring flexibility to meet community-specific needs.
Homes will range from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet, with prices starting at $160,000, catering to varied income levels and family sizes. These five home sizes provide affordability and practicality for individuals, families, and multi-generational households. The recommended designs emphasize compact and functional layouts, tailored to meet workforce and entry-level housing needs across urban, suburban, and rural communities.
By fostering collaboration and zoning reform, and focusing on sustainable, energy-efficient designs, the Texas Miracle Housing Initiative aims to secure Texas’s economic future, retain its workforce, and create resilient, inclusive communities statewide. This approach ensures housing remains accessible, bolstering economic growth and maintaining Texas as a model for opportunity and prosperity.
Top 20 Builders Potential Annual Commitments to the Texas Miracle Initiative to Provide Attainable Homes in Texas Priced Under $320,000 Excluding Lot Costs
1. D.R. Horton – 10,000 homes per year
• Leveraging its scale to provide a range of affordable homes across urban and suburban areas.
2. Lennar – 8,500 homes per year
• Focused on building communities that cater to entry-level and workforce housing needs.
3. LGI Homes – 6,000 homes per year
• Serving first-time buyers with affordable options across Texas’s growing metro and suburban markets.
4. PulteGroup – 5,500 homes per year
• Meeting middle-income and workforce housing needs with efficient and quality-driven designs.
5. KB Home – 4,500 homes per year
• Known for flexible, cost-effective homes, ideal for affordable housing needs.
6. Meritage Homes – 4,000 homes per year
• Supporting sustainable housing development with energy-efficient homes.
7. Taylor Morrison – 3,500 homes per year
• Contributing a range of homes with community-focused designs.
8. Quantum America – 3,000 homes per year
• Leading with sustainable, precision-built homes that prioritize resilience, energy efficiency, and attainability.
9. Century Communities – 3,000 homes per year
• Addressing a diverse set of housing needs with affordable and flexible options.
10. Ashton Woods – 2,500 homes per year
• Emphasizing innovative design and affordability for middle-income buyers.
11. Highland Homes – 2,000 homes per year
• Providing customizable homes with a focus on family-friendly layouts.
12. M/I Homes – 2,000 homes per year
• Delivering a mix of affordable and family-oriented housing options.
13. Toll Brothers – 1,500 homes per year
• Specializing in higher-quality affordable homes within attainable price ranges.
14. David Weekley Homes – 1,500 homes per year
• Supporting urban infill and suburban developments with affordable designs.
15. Beazer Homes – 1,500 homes per year
• Known for cost-effective homes that prioritize efficient use of space.
16. Hovnanian Enterprises – 1,000 homes per year
• Contributing to affordable housing needs with a focus on smaller, family-friendly homes.
17. American West – 1,000 homes per year
• Providing budget-friendly homes in Texas’s expanding communities.
18. Tri Pointe Homes – 1,000 homes per year
• Supporting diverse housing needs with efficient, entry-level homes.
19. Woodside Homes – 750 homes per year
• Focusing on sustainable, attainable homes with community integration.
20. Great Southern Homes – 750 homes per year
Total Annual Commitment from Top 20 Builders: 63,000 homes per year
These combined commitments amount to 630,000 homes by 2035, surpassing the 500,000 target, allowing flexibility for market fluctuations or community-specific needs.
Top 5 Home Sizes to Meet The Market Demand
To address Texas’s growing need for affordable housing, these five home sizes, beginning at 1,000 square feet, are recommended for the Texas Miracle Initiative. These sizes balance affordability with functionality, serving a variety of household types and income levels.
1. 1,000 sq ft – Compact Workforce and Entry-Level Housing
• Price: ~$160,000
• Ideal for single occupants, couples, or small families looking for an affordable, manageable home in urban or rural areas.
2. 1,200 sq ft – Small Family Home
• Price: ~$192,000
• A popular choice for young families or individuals needing a bit more space while keeping costs low.
3. 1,400 sq ft – Starter Family Home
• Price: ~$224,000
• Provides additional flexibility for families and is versatile for urban, suburban, and rural communities.
4. 1,600 sq ft – Mid-Sized Family Home
• Price: ~$256,000
• Designed for growing families needing more room, suitable for workforce and affordable housing programs.
5. 1,800 sq ft – Large Family or Multi-Generational Home
• Price: ~$288,000
• Supports larger families or multi-generational households, with space for additional amenities like a home office.
These home sizes offer affordability and flexibility for families, workforce housing, and multi-generational living, ensuring that Texas workers can access homes that fit their budgets and lifestyles. This balanced approach supports the Texas Miracle by keeping housing accessible, sustaining economic growth, and maintaining strong, vibrant communities across Texas.
Welcome to Texas 2025 – The Texas Miracle Housing Initiative
Texas 2025 is committed to keeping the Texas Miracle alive by addressing the critical need for attainable, affordable housing across our great state. The Texas Miracle Housing Initiative is a market-driven program designed to bring 500,000 new housing units priced under $400,000 to both urban centers and rural communities, ensuring Texans have the opportunity to live and thrive in their neighborhoods. With the support of developers, builders, and landowners, this initiative creates a pathway to homeownership, making Texas a more inclusive place for families, essential workers, and future generations.
The Texas Miracle Marketplace: A Statewide Property Listing Service
The Texas Miracle Marketplace is a free, statewide listing service dedicated to properties priced at $400,000 or less. This platform empowers property owners, developers, and builders to showcase available land and housing to reach a broad audience of potential buyers and stakeholders invested in Texas’s future. Whether you’re a property owner looking to list land or a builder seeking to develop attainable homes, the Marketplace makes it easy to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a sustainable housing solution.
List Your Property
Property owners interested in joining The Texas Miracle Housing Initiative can list their properties for free in the Texas Miracle Marketplace. Please complete the form below to submit your listing:
Property Listing Form for The Texas Miracle Marketplace
Contact Information:
• Full Name:
• Phone Number:
• Email Address:
Property Information:
• Property Address:
• City:
• County:
• ZIP Code:
Property Details:
• Type of Property:
• Single-Family Home
• Townhouse
• Condominium
• Multi-Family Unit
• Land
• Other (please specify)
• Square Footage (if applicable):
• Lot Size (acres):
Pricing Information:
• Listing Price:
• Estimated Property Value (if available):
Property Features and Amenities:
• Number of Bedrooms (if applicable):
• Number of Bathrooms (if applicable):
• Year Built (if applicable):
• Energy Efficient Features:
• Resilient Design Features (stormproof, fireproof, etc.):
• Proximity to Public Transportation, Schools, or Amenities:
Additional Information:
• Description: (Provide a brief description of the property, including any unique features or benefits.)
• Upload Images: (Provide up to 5 images to help showcase your property.)
• Are you open to developer partnerships?
• Yes
• No
Upon submitting your property, our team will review your listing and publish it in the Texas Miracle Marketplace. Thank you for contributing to the future of housing in Texas – let’s make Texas 2025 a reality.
Why Now until 2035?
The American Dream of homeownership is slipping out of reach for many, with housing prices rising faster than incomes and fewer attainable options available for first-time buyers. The Texas Miracle Housing Initiative’s 10-year plan is essential to restoring this dream and creating meaningful, lasting change. A decade-long timeframe allows for comprehensive strategies to increase housing supply, adjust regulations, and build public-private partnerships that can transform housing affordability in Texas. This approach provides the stability needed to ensure that housing development can scale effectively, meet demand, and adapt to changing economic conditions over time.
Starting in 2025 is critical because the urgency has never been greater. Texas’s rapid population growth, combined with soaring home prices, has left essential workers, first-time buyers, and young families struggling to find affordable housing near their jobs, schools, and support networks. The longer the delay, the wider the gap will grow between what Texans earn and what they can afford. Immediate action can prevent this generation from missing out on homeownership, stabilizing communities, and ensuring that Texas remains a place where families of all backgrounds can thrive. By launching the initiative now, Texas can address the housing crisis head-on, sustaining economic growth and preserving the promise of homeownership for future generations.
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