Garden Ridge, Texas
Garden Ridge is a small residential city in Comal County, sitting in the wooded hills at the edge of the Texas Hill Country about 19 miles northeast of San Antonio. The area is rolling limestone country cut by canyons and cedar-covered ridges. Nearby lies Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest commercial caverns in Texas, named for the limestone bridge that spans its entrance.
Property here runs through the Comal 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 Comal County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Comal County notes
What to know around Garden Ridge
Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Comal County
The Comal Appraisal District values all property in the county. It is separate from the tax office that collects your bill.
Homestead Exemption
How the Homestead Exemption Works in Comal County
If this is your main home, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.
Senior Tax Break
Over-65 Property Tax Freeze in Comal County
Homeowners 65 or older get an extra school tax exemption and a tax ceiling that keeps their school taxes from rising.
Agricultural Appraisal
Ag Valuation Can Cut Your Property Tax Bill in Comal County
Comal County ag valuation is built on productive use, five-of-seven history, and local intensity standards, not just owning rural land.
Flood Control & Water Supply
Canyon Lake Was Built to Control Floods on the Guadalupe
Canyon Lake in northern Comal County is owned by the U.S. government and operated for flood control, water supply, and recreation.
Flood Risk
The Guadalupe River Can Rise Fast — Know Your Flood Zone
Parts of Comal County along the Guadalupe River are in FEMA-designated flood zones where lenders require flood insurance.
Nearby
Places near Garden Ridge
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Bexar County
69 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Guadalupe County
39 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Kendall County
11 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Hays County
39 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Wilson County
11 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Caldwell County
11 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
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