Keene, Texas
Keene is a small city in Johnson County on the prairie south of Fort Worth, about 25 miles from the city. It grew up around a Seventh-day Adventist school that became Southwestern Adventist University, and the town retains a strong identity tied to the Adventist community and its educational institution.
Property here runs through the Johnson 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 Johnson County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Johnson County notes
What to know around Keene
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Johnson County
Johnson County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — they do different jobs, so knowing which one to call saves you time.
Property Tax
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Property Tax Bill
If your home in Johnson County is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value.
Vehicle Registration
Register Your Car at the Johnson County Tax Office
The Johnson County Tax Office handles vehicle titles and registration — the same office where you pay property taxes.
City Limits & ETJ
Living Near Cleburne? The City's ETJ Reaches 2 Miles Out
Cleburne has an extraterritorial jurisdiction, a 2-mile buffer outside city limits where the city can regulate how land is divided but does not provide full city services.
Water & Wells
A Groundwater District Protects Johnson County's Water Supply
The Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District manages groundwater in Johnson County. If you plan to drill a well, you need to know the rules.
Septic & Sewage
Outside City Limits? You Need a Permitted Septic System
Homes in unincorporated Johnson County that are not connected to a public sewer must have a permitted on-site sewage facility, and the county itself issues those septic permits.
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