Fort Stockton and GW Ranch workforce housing
Last updated 2026-10-19 · Facts as published by the sources listed below. We are not affiliated with this project.
Project facts
| Location | Fort Stockton area, Pecos County · West Texas & Permian Basin |
|---|---|
| Power developer | Pacifico Energy [1] |
| Site | 8,000+ acres near Fort Stockton [1] |
| Permit | TCEQ air permit (Jan 2026) for up to 7.65 GW of gas generation [1] |
| Data center | Filings for three data center buildings reported in Aug 2026 [2] |
Where crews live today
Fort Stockton
Hotels, RV parks, and rentals shared with oilfield and power crews.
Pecos
About 55 miles northwest, with its own data center and power demand.
Option 3: own your beds
Hotels, RV parks, and operator camps are all rentals. The third option is to own crew units on land you lease or buy near the work, then move or resell them at the end. Three things decide whether it works:
Land
A level, drained site with truck access for 16 ft wide loads. Leased ranch or industrial land near the gate is common.
Permits: city vs. county
Inside Fort Stockton city limits, zoning and any RV park or temporary housing ordinance apply first, so start with the city planning office. Outside city limits, Pecos County has more limited zoning power, but on-site sewage facilities (septic) need permits under TCEQ rules administered locally, subdivision or plat rules can apply, and fire and road access still matter. Housing three or more workers for more than three days can also trigger a TDHCA Migrant Labor Housing Facility license in some cases; ask counsel how it applies to your crew.
Utilities
Water (city, well, or hauled), wastewater (sewer, septic, or holding tanks), and power service sized for every room’s PTAC and water heater. See what a camp needs.
Cost comparison
| Option | Published cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel at the GSA Pecos County (standard rate) rate | $113 / night ≈ $3,435 / month per worker | Federal FY2027 lodging rate; actual rates rise with demand |
| Operator camp | Contract rate per bed | Often bundled services and multi-year minimums |
| Owned crew units | Run the calculator | Units, freight and set, site work, minus resale. See cost per bed |
Planning mix
- Early site work: 10–20 × 5-bed crew units
- Expand with sleepers and dining as crews grow
Units: 16×76 5-Bed, 5-Bath Crew Unit (Shared Kitchen)16×76 5-Room Sleeper (No Kitchen)7-Room High-Density Sleeper16×76 4-Suite Unit (Four Full Kitchens)
Delivery
Fort Stockton is about 307 miles from Seguin, TX in a straight line; road miles are longer. Units travel as 16 ft wide oversize loads with permits. Delivery lead time depends on whether units are in stock or need a build slot. Ask us for a current timeline to Pecos County.
Common questions
What is GW Ranch?
An 8,000-plus acre private-grid power and data campus near Fort Stockton, per its power developer.
How fast can crew units be set up near Fort Stockton?
Units can be delivered once pads, access, and utilities are ready, and site work usually sets the schedule. Lead times depend on stock and build slots; ask us for a current timeline.
Can I own crew housing near Fort Stockton instead of renting?
Yes, if you can lease or buy land and permit it. Compare owning with hotels at the GSA rate ($113 a night) in the break-even calculator.
Sources
- Pacifico Energy, GW Ranch (checked Oct 2026)
- Texas AI Data Center Intelligence Hub, GW Ranch TDLR filings (Aug 2026)
Last updated 2026-10-19. Figures are as published by each source on the date shown; re-check before you budget.
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