Property Tax Resources · Kendall County, Texas
Hill Country’s fastest-growing suburban county — Kendall County’s $4,630 median annual bill reflects explosive Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch growth driven by San Antonio professionals seeking Hill Country living.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (2024); Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Kendall County has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, driven by the appeal of Boerne and the surrounding Hill Country as a retreat for San Antonio professionals. Fair Oaks Ranch, Comfort, and the Guadalupe River corridor have attracted buyers at every price point, from affordable new construction to luxury ranch estates. The county’s position between San Antonio and the Hill Country wineries makes it one of the most desirable residential destinations in Central Texas.
At a 1.00% effective rate — actually below the national median — Kendall County’s $4,630 median annual bill is driven by property values that have risen dramatically as San Antonio expansion reaches the Hill Country. Nearly two-thirds of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. For homeowners in Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch whose appraisals have jumped with the market, the informal settlement process at Kendall CAD is worth pursuing before your ARB hearing.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Kendall County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Kendall County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Kendall County must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | County | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Boerne ISD | School District | ~$0.92/$100 |
| Comfort ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of Boerne | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| City of Fair Oaks Ranch | City | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at kendall.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at kendallad.com. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Kendall County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 788, Boerne, TX 78006. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Kendall County residents chose the Hill Country because it represented something worth the drive from San Antonio — beauty, community, and a quality of life that justified the investment. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A $4,630 median annual bill driven by Hill Country demand is a real burden — and two-thirds of your neighbors who protested got it reduced. Look up your value. File your protest. Hill Country living shouldn’t mean a blank check to the taxing units.
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