Fargo and Moorhead homeowners authorize $12.4 million in new construction work

Homeowners and developers in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead approved $12.4 million in new construction and renovation projects on Nov. 6. The local governments released a list of building permits that details the specific locations, contractors, and estimated values for the work. The total figure reflects a mix of new housing, residential upgrades, and commercial improvements across the three cities. This volume of permitted activity indicates sustained demand for both new living spaces and modernized existing structures in the region.

In Fargo, Brookstone Companies led residential development with permits for 12 new townhomes. Each townhome project at 51st St. S. carries an estimated value of $151,000. The company also secured a permit for a $300,000 parking lot associated with the 3808 51st St. S. site. Thomsen Homes holds 10 permits for new single-family homes in Fargo, with values ranging from $239,100 to $291,500. These projects are concentrated on 24th St. S. and Decorah Way S.

Jordahl Custom Homes also secured multiple permits for new residential construction in Fargo. Values for these single-family homes range from $235,000 to $360,000. One project listed at 6838 Bellview Drive S. shows a permit value of $6,000, likely indicating a phased or partial approval. Eagle Ridge Partners has two multifamily residence permits on 33rd St. S., each valued at approximately $1.32 million. These represent the largest single residential permits in the Fargo list.

Commercial renovation spending in Fargo includes a $1,076,000 project by Midland Door Solutions at 1021 7th St. N.E. Tabor Storage Solutions is undertaking a commercial remodel at 4083 37th St. N. with an estimated cost of $679,852. Concrete work for parking lots on Broadway totals $481,000 across two sites. These figures suggest significant investment in maintaining and updating business infrastructure in the urban core.

West Fargo permits show a focus on high-value residential remodels and new builds. Briard Construction is remodeling a home at 117 50th Ave. E. for $1,200,000, the highest residential value in the West Fargo list. Thomsen Homes has a new residential permit at 1124 55th Ave. W. valued at $513,860. Several deck projects are also permitted, with values ranging from $13,000 to $75,000. Olson Pool Company is installing a swimming pool at 1101 Aspen Terrace for $103,250.

Moorhead permits include several structural additions and remodels. Northridge Construction is adding or altering a building at 1825 4th Ave. S. with an estimated cost of $250,000. Allstar Construction has a similar permit at 4116 34th Ave. S. valued at $110,342. Other projects in Moorhead consist primarily of residential remodels, with the highest value being a $29,050 garage addition by Xpert Xteriors. The permit list provides a detailed snapshot of the construction pipeline in the Fargo Moorhead area as of early November 2026.