Pecos data center workforce housing: Project Kilby and beyond
Last updated 2026-10-19 · Facts as published by the sources listed below. We are not affiliated with this project.
Project facts
| Location | Pecos area, Reeves County · West Texas & Permian Basin |
|---|---|
| Power plant | Project Kilby, about 2.67 GW of gas generation co-located with the data center [1] |
| Power plant jobs | About 2,000 temporary construction jobs [1] |
| Data center | 2 GW campus; more than 6,000 construction jobs at peak (reported) [2] |
| Operator housing | About 1,100-bed community in the Pecos region, initial occupancy Aug 2026, about $250 million of revenue through Aug 2030 [3] |
Where crews live today
Operator community
About 1,100 beds under a multi-year lease and services agreement. [3]
Existing camps
A 115-suite Pecos camp was listed for sale at $2,750,000 in 2026. [4]
Hotels
GSA lists Pecos at $125 a night for FY2027. [5]
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 Pecos city limits, zoning and any RV park or temporary housing ordinance apply first, so start with the city planning office. Outside city limits, Reeves 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 / Reeves County (non-standard rate) rate | $125 / night ≈ $3,800 / 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 civil and power crews: 5-bed crew units and sleepers
- Buy units vs. buy a camp: see the Permian page
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
Pecos is about 353 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 Reeves County.
Common questions
How many workers will build Project Kilby?
About 2,000 temporary construction jobs, per the project site.
Is there workforce housing in Pecos?
Yes. An operator opened an approximately 1,100-bed community in 2026, existing camps operate around town, and some are listed for sale.
How fast can crew units be set up near Pecos / Reeves Co.?
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 Pecos / Reeves Co. instead of renting?
Yes, if you can lease or buy land and permit it. Compare owning with hotels at the GSA rate ($125 a night) in the break-even calculator.
Sources
- Kilby project site (checked Oct 2026)
- TheEnergyMag, Microsoft 2 GW AI data center campus in West Texas (Jun 22, 2026)
- Target Hospitality, multi-year contract for a hyperscaler data center project (Pecos region) (Aug 2026)
- CommercialSearch listing: Pecos workforce camp, 115 one-bed/one-bath suites on about 12.9 fenced acres (32.9 total), $2,750,000 (updated Sep 16, 2026)
- GSA FY2027 per diem rates file (Texas non-standard areas: Midland/Odessa $136, Pecos $125, Big Spring $133) (downloaded Oct 19, 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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