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Kendall County, Texas
A porch-side guide to the county: the stories that give it a shape, practical local checks, and a few things worth knowing before they surprise you. Every note points to its source.
2 stories · 7 practical · 2 good to know
The practical part
Kendall County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Kendall County: who sets your value and who sends the bill.
Homestead exemption →
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district. It is free. The regular deadline is April 30, and late filing is allowed for up to two years.
Protest your appraisal →
The usual deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever is later.
Estimate a tax bill →
Model a bill from local rates, the homestead exemption, and the appraisal cap.
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A little of what makes this place itself
Kendall County · Local History
Boerne was founded by German immigrants in the 1850s
German settlers laid out Boerne in 1852 and named it after a German writer. The town became the county seat of Kendall County in 1862.
Kendall County · Historic Courthouse
Kendall County's 1870 courthouse is one of Texas's oldest still in use
The limestone courthouse built in Boerne in 1870 is still standing and has served the county for more than 150 years.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Boerne was founded by German immigrants in the 1850s German settlers laid out Boerne in 1852 and named it after a German writer. The town became the county seat of Kendall County in 1862.
- Practical Outdoors Deer hunting in Kendall County follows North Zone rules Kendall County is in the TPWD North Zone, where hunters may take up to five deer per season with no more than two bucks.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Kendall County's 1870 courthouse is one of Texas's oldest still in use The limestone courthouse built in Boerne in 1870 is still standing and has served the county for more than 150 years.
- Practical Outdoors Most hunting in Kendall County is on private land Kendall County has little public hunting land. Most access requires a lease or written permission from a private landowner.
- Good to know Home & Property The Guadalupe River floods fast in Kendall County Rain upstream in Kerr County can send floodwaters through Kendall County within hours. Low-water crossings and riverside properties are especially at risk.
- Practical Money & Taxes A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home If your Kendall County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.
- Practical Home & Property A special district regulates water wells in Kendall County The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District controls well drilling in Kendall County, so you need a permit before you drill.
- Good to know Home & Property Wildfire Prep Starts at the Roofline in Kendall County Kendall County's 2023 wildfire work ties growth at the wildland edge to practical chores around the house.
- Practical Rules & Licenses Check Kendall burn-ban status before you burn Kendall County's burn-ban page and Alert Center are the places to check because fire rules can change with drought and wind.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two offices handle your property tax in Kendall County The appraisal district sets your home's value, and a separate tax office handles billing, so knowing which office to call saves time.
- Practical Cars & Driving Kendall County vehicles skip emissions testing at registration Kendall County is not one of the 17 Texas counties that require an emissions test. Registering your car here involves fewer steps.
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