Groundwater & Wells

Drilling a water well in Kerr County requires a permit

The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District regulates wells in Kerr County and requires permits before you drill.

Most of Kerr County has no public water supply. Many homes and ranches rely on private wells. The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District (HGCD) manages groundwater in the county. Before drilling or modifying a well, you need to get a permit from HGCD. The district also monitors aquifer levels and tracks water data across the county.

Kerr County sits in the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area, which means state oversight is heightened due to concerns about aquifer health. HGCD was created in 1991 and renamed to its current form in 2001. Their office is at 125 Lehmann Drive, Suite 202, Kerrville. Check hgcd.org for permit applications, water data, and current rules.

Source to confirm: Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Kerr County

The appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector sends the bill and takes payment.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption can cut your school tax bill in Kerr County

If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Farm and ranch land in Kerr County can be taxed on productivity, not market value

Land used for ranching, crops, or wildlife management may qualify for a special tax appraisal that is far lower than market value.

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Septic Systems

Outside city limits in Kerr County, you likely need a septic permit

Most of Kerr County is not served by public sewer, so homes outside city limits need a permitted on-site sewage facility.

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