Rezoning, platting, lot splits, entitlement strategy, and development consulting across San Antonio, Austin, and the Central Texas growth corridor.
We're not permit runners. JDS is a strategic advisory firm that guides projects from land analysis through entitlement execution — helping clients maximize land value at every stage.
A clear, actionable analysis of what's possible on a property before you buy, develop, or sell. Includes zoning analysis, highest and best use, entitlement path, density concepts, and risk factors.
$1,500 – $3,500Full-cycle rezoning management: application prep, city staff coordination, public hearings, planning commission support, neighborhood communication, and timeline management.
$7,500 – $50,000+Coordinate surveyors, applications, city and county approvals, utility coordination, and development sequencing. Ideal for investors and builders looking to maximize parcel value.
$3,500 – $9,500Preliminary and final plat coordination, site plan management, civil engineer oversight, municipal review tracking, and comment response coordination from start to recordation.
$10,000 – $50,000+Monthly retainer-based management of your entire development team. Budget oversight, consultant management, city coordination, investor updates, scheduling, and strategic direction.
$5,000 – $20,000 / monthFor larger projects, JDS may structure performance-based compensation: per-unit entitlement fees, percentage of land value increase, equity participation, or co-development arrangements.
Negotiated per projectEvery engagement begins with a no-cost discovery call. We learn your goals, assess your property, and map the fastest path to value creation.
Share the property address, ownership status, goals, timeline, and budget. We'll do the initial research before we even get on the phone.
A focused conversation about your development goals, entitlement hurdles, and the likely process. Free of charge, no obligation.
A paid deep-dive analysis establishing current zoning, highest and best use, entitlement path, density, risks, and a recommended consultant list.
A clear scope, timeline, fee structure, and reimbursable cost breakdown. No hidden fees, no vague retainers.
We coordinate every team member, manage every deadline, and keep you informed throughout the entire entitlement process.
Entitlements approved, land value increased, development-ready. Ongoing owner representation available for the next phase.
Texas continues to experience some of the strongest population and land value growth in the nation. Central Texas — anchored by San Antonio and Austin — is at the center of this expansion, with suburban corridors from Boerne to Georgetown seeing rapid demand for rezoning, platting, and entitlement services.
JDS serves landowners, investors, developers, and builders across a 120-mile radius — from the San Antonio metro north through New Braunfels, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, and into the greater Austin market.
JMichael Jeffords brings over three decades of hands-on experience in real estate development, construction, and project management to every client engagement. His career began on the ground as a general building contractor — giving him a working knowledge of development economics and construction that most entitlement consultants simply don't have.
Over the years, JMichael expanded into real estate investment and land development, building expertise across both residential and commercial markets. His work has spanned diverse geographies and project scales, including an international chapter managing mega-projects across the MENA region — an experience that sharpened his strategic planning instincts and deepened his understanding of complex, fast-moving development environments.
He is particularly passionate about affordable housing — its development, expansion, risk management, and quality execution. JMichael understands that housing solutions must serve real community needs while meeting the financial requirements of today's market, and he brings that dual focus to every project he touches.
Today, through Jeffords Development Services, he focuses on what he does best: helping landowners, investors, and developers in Central Texas unlock the highest and best use of their land through strategic entitlement consulting, development coordination, and practical real estate expertise built over a lifetime in the industry.
Unlike permit expediters or zoning runners, JDS understands development from the inside — giving clients a decisive advantage in every entitlement process.
30+ years in construction, development, and project management — not just paperwork. We understand what makes projects pencil.
We focus on actionable paths forward — not theoretical advice. Every engagement ends with a clear next step and someone accountable for it.
Established working relationships with surveyors, civil engineers, architects, attorneys, and municipal staff across Central Texas.
Specialized knowledge in affordable housing development, risk management, and coordination with forward-thinking municipalities.
Every engagement is measured by one metric: did we increase the value of your land and reduce the risk of your project?
For investors entering the Texas market, JDS provides the local expertise, representation, and development intelligence you need on the ground.
Tell us about your property and goals. We'll review your situation before the call so we can get straight to value on day one.