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; County Debt — Texas Bond Review Board (FY2025)
🔴 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.
View Kendall County Tax Rates →| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 adopted) |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | County | $0.3770/$100 |
| Blanco ISD | School District | $0.8580/$100 |
| Boerne ISD | School District | $1.0109/$100 |
| Comal ISD | School District | $1.0748/$100 |
| Comfort ISD | School District | $0.9328/$100 |
| Fredericksburg ISD | School District | $0.7731/$100 |
2025 adopted rates per Texas Comptroller Tax Rates & Levies (source). City, MUD, college and other special-district rates may also apply depending on your parcel. Your total depends on which districts your property falls in — verify current rates at your county appraisal district.
What your Notice means and exactly what to do — and by when — after it arrives.
How the Texas homestead exemption lowers your taxable value, including recent changes.
When a property tax consultant is worth it for protesting your appraisal.
Lesser-known special valuations that can cut the taxable value of qualifying land.
The state office that oversees appraisal districts and protects taxpayers.
Who sets your county’s values and why that role matters to your bill.
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, 1836Kendall 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.
