Entitlements Analyst

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Entitlements Analyst. The right candidate will perform land entitlement and due diligence activities supporting residential development projects. This role evaluates zoning requirements, land use regulations, permitting constraints, and development feasibility to support project planning and approval strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Prepare entitlement analyses and recommendations regarding zoning strategy, permitting requirements, regulatory constraints, and approval pathways for proposed developments

  • Coordinate submission packages and supporting documentation for municipalities and regulatory agencies

  • Partner with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies to interpret development requirements and facilitate entitlement approvals

  • Track entitlement schedules, approvals, and deadlines to ensure timely progression of projects

  • Develop and maintain entitlement schedules, monitor critical path activities, and identify risks that may affect project timelines or approvals

  • Review zoning ordinances, land use requirements, and development standards to support feasibility assessments

  • Analyze zoning ordinances, land use regulations, comprehensive plans, and development requirements to evaluate project feasibility and entitlement risk

  • Support due diligence efforts by organizing and reviewing reports such as environmental studies, surveys, and title documents Compose reports, feasibility summaries, entitlement status updates, and project analyses for management review and land investment decisions

  • Collaborate with internal departments including Land Acquisition, Land Development, Legal, and Engineering to guide support entitlement execution land planning decisions and entitlement strategies

  • Assist in managing third-party consultants, including civil engineers and planners, to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule Review consultant reports, technical studies, site plans, and development applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Support process improvements related to entitlement tracking, documentation, and reporting

  • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company