Property Tax Resources · Kerr County, Texas
Hill Country retirement and outdoor recreation capital — Kerr County’s 1.22% effective rate and $2,815 median annual bill fall on a Kerrville community where retiree demand and Hill Country tourism have pushed values sharply higher.
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.
Kerr County is the heart of the Texas Hill Country, with Kerrville as its county seat — a city that has become one of the premier retirement destinations in Texas, known for its moderate climate, the Guadalupe River, and its arts community. The county draws retirees, vacation home buyers, and Hill Country enthusiasts from San Antonio, Austin, and beyond, creating a land market that has appreciated substantially over the past decade.
At 1.22%, Kerr County’s effective rate is above the national median. On properties whose values have been pushed upward by retiree and recreational demand, that rate produces bills that have outpaced local income growth. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. For longtime Kerrville homeowners whose appraisals have climbed with the retirement market, the protest process is worth pursuing. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Kerr 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 Kerr County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Kerr 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kerr County | County | ~$0.40/$100 |
| Kerrville ISD | School District | ~$0.94/$100 |
| Ingram ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of Kerrville | City | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at kerr.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at kerrcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Kerr County Appraisal District: 1836 Junction Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028. 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
Kerrville has long been a place where Texans come to live well and retire with dignity — but when retirement market demand inflates appraisals faster than fixed incomes can follow, the founders’ principle that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation becomes very concrete. A 1.22% rate on Hill Country values that have doubled in a decade is a real burden. Look up your value. File your protest. Your retirement community deserves fair assessment.
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