Groundwater / Water Wells

A special district regulates water wells in Kendall County

The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District controls well drilling in Kendall County — you need a permit before you drill.

Kendall County Home & Property

If you want to drill a water well in Kendall County, you must work with the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District (CCGCD). The district was created to protect the aquifers that supply water to Hill Country homes and ranches. Texas declared this area a Critical Groundwater Area in 1990.

The district divides wells into four tiers, from small exempt wells to large permitted wells. Each tier has its own rules. The district also enforces drought restriction stages — water use may be limited when aquifer levels drop. Check the district's website or call (830) 816-2504 before you drill. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month.

Source to confirm: Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District

More Kendall County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle your property tax in Kendall County

The appraisal district sets your home's value, and a separate tax office handles billing — knowing which office to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home

If your Kendall County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.

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Ag / Wildlife Valuation

Landowners can keep ag tax rates by managing wildlife

If your land already has an agricultural tax valuation, you may be able to switch to wildlife management use and keep the lower tax rate.

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Flood Risk

The Guadalupe River floods fast in Kendall County

Rain upstream in Kerr County can send floodwaters through Kendall County within hours. Low-water crossings and riverside properties are especially at risk.

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