# Houston Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Houston Class A rent is $35/sqft/yr ($35 USD), typical term 10 years, 18 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: $35/sqft/yr.
- Typical term: 10 years.
- Typical rent-free: 18 months.
- Vacancy: 26.7%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Houston
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $35/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $35/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 26.7%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 18
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7.6%

## FAQ
### Is the Energy Corridor recoverable?
Recovery requires either a sustained energy-cycle uplift or substantial demand diversification. Current concessions reflect the structural overhang.

### What is the Downtown trophy premium?
Downtown trophy stock (Texas Tower, 609 Main, BG Group Place) trades $20-$30/sqft above the broader CBD average — a function of new construction, ESG performance, and tunnel system access.

### How significant is the Texas Medical Center submarket?
TMC is structurally the tightest Class A submarket in Houston, driven by life sciences, healthcare delivery, and the academic medical complex. Vacancy runs sub-10%.

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