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HOUSTON - Houston is number one in the nation when it comes to new home construction, according to a new report.

The report from Consumer Affairs looked at where the most homes are being built in cities across the nation.

Houston New Home Construction

By the numbers:

In the first two months of 2025, more than 11,047 new building permits were issued. That was the most of the 150 U.S. cities included in the report.

Houston also topped the list of the most new-construction homes sold with 1,314.

The report cites Houston as being the only major metro area in the country without zoning laws.

Texas dominates list

While Houston led the way, several other Texas cities made the list for new-home construction.

Dallas (2), San Antonio (8) and Austin (9) each landed in the top

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