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.

Johnson County Rules & Licenses

An ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) is a zone just outside a city. Cleburne's ETJ covers about 100 square miles surrounding the city. Inside the ETJ, the city can require you to plat land before subdividing it, and can abate some public nuisances. But there is no city zoning.

You do not pay city taxes in the ETJ, and you get county services — not city police, sewer, or trash. Water service depends on your utility district. The ETJ boundary could be annexed into the city later. If you are buying land near Cleburne, ask the county or city whether your parcel is inside or outside the ETJ. Contact Cleburne Public Works at 817-556-8869 for specifics.

Source to confirm: City of Cleburne — Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

More Johnson County notes

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.

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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.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land

If your rural land in Johnson County is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify to be taxed on its productivity value instead of market value — often a big difference.

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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.

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