Boerne, Texas
Boerne is a Hill Country town on Cibolo Creek in Kendall County, about 28 miles northwest of San Antonio along the Interstate 10 corridor. Founded by German settlers in the mid-19th century, it preserves that heritage in its historic limestone buildings and its old main street, known locally as the Hauptstrasse. The rolling terrain of oak and cedar around town, along with the nearby Guadalupe River country, has made it a gateway to the surrounding Hill Country.
Property here runs through the Kendall Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Kendall County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Kendall County notes
What to know around Boerne
Property Tax
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.
Homestead Exemption
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.
Groundwater / Water Wells
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.
Flood Risk
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.
Wildfire Risk
Kendall County growth meets Hill Country wildfire risk
Kendall County's wildfire plan treats growth into the wildland-urban interface as a home-planning issue, not just a rural fire issue.
Vehicle Registration
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.
Nearby
Places near Boerne
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Bexar County
69 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Comal County
28 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Bandera County
15 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Medina County
27 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Blanco County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Gillespie County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
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