Onx Homes, a Texas-based homebuilder that appeared to have piqued the interest of South Floridians with its prefabricated storm-proof houses, confirmed Thursday it is laying off 137 workers as management slashes factory operations in Pompano Beach and Homestead.
The layoffs, which will be permanent, are scheduled to take effect starting Dec. 15, according to a company filing posted Tuesday by FloridaCommerce. The company disclosed its intent to cut staff in so-called “WARN” notices that listed lengthy rosters of skilled and unskilled workers, managers and executives who will lose their jobs shortly before Christmas.
Since 2024, Onx has operated a $50 million robotics-driven factory in Pompano Beach that prefabricated key segments of homes that are assembled elsewhere. Onx says the bunker-like homes can withstand Category 5 hurricanes.
“Onx Homes has made the difficult decision to reduce operations at its Pompano Beach and Homestead factory locations as part of a broader restructuring effort in response to continued challenges in the U.S. housing and construction market,” Melissa Pinto, marketing and communications director, said in an emailed statement to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The Pompano factory at 1200 NW 15th St., which is cutting 30 employees. produces structural components such as walls and roofs for up to three complete homes per day.
The Homestead facility, where 107 people will be laid off, specializes in the production of fully finished, “plug-and-play” bathroom pods. It can produce pods for up to four to five homes per day.
Onx homes in On Alba in the Homestead area. The company is laying off 137 South Florida workers in the face of slowing demand and increased costs. (Onx Homes/Courtesy)
Higher costs, slowing demand
“As part of our broader strategic restructuring, we are gradually ramping down staffing levels and production volumes at both facilities and other operational sites to align with current market conditions,” Pinto said. “We remain proud of the innovation and efficiency that our technology has brought to the homebuilding industry.”
But she said that over the past two years, “the industry has experienced significant shifts — from rising interest and financing costs to broader supply chain pressures and a moderation in housing demand.
“These external factors have made it increasingly difficult to sustain operations at our current scale,” she said.
Pinto did not address a question regarding the status of any homebuyer contracts that might be in play. She said the company would “share further updates as we are able to.”
Originally Published: October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM EDT