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How Property Taxes Work in Kinney County

Kinney County Money & Taxes

Kinney County property tax starts at KCAD in Brackettville. It sets the value local taxing units use.

The state directory lists six units: Kinney County, Brackettville ISD, Brackettville, Spofford, Fort Clark MUD, and Kinney County GCD. The Fort Clark MUD line can surprise new owners.

The county tax assessor-collector does not collect property taxes here. For collection questions, start with the appraisal district.

For a main home, the state school homestead exemption can lower taxable value. The Comptroller says exemption forms go to the local appraisal district.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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Stories & local character

Fort Clark: From Army Post to Private Community

Fort Clark was a U.S. Army post established in 1852 that shaped the growth of Brackettville and is now a private community listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Ranch Land and Ag Valuation in Kinney County

If your land is used for livestock, it may qualify for a lower tax appraisal based on what the land can produce, not what it would sell for.

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Stories & local character

The Black Seminole Scouts and Their Cemetery Near Brackettville

The Black Seminole scouts served the U.S. Army at Fort Clark for decades, and four of them earned the Medal of Honor. Their cemetery still stands west of Brackettville.

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Practical

Hunting in Kinney County: What You Need to Know

Kinney County offers a wide range of legal game, but bag limits and required licenses vary by species and by which side of U.S. 90 your land sits on.

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Place pages in Kinney County

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