Hill Country
|Data last verified: March 2026Kendall County Ag Exemption Requirements
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Kendall County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Hill Country terrain with ranching and grazing predominant. Exotic game operations common. AG Use Manual with detailed intensity standards available on Kendall AD website.
Wildlife Management
Native habitat management on land with existing ag valuation.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Requires existing ag valuation
- 3 management practices required
Edwards Plateau region. Must have had ag valuation for at least 5 of the previous 7 years. Wildlife management plan required and filed with Kendall AD.
Beekeeping
Honey bee operations as a qualifying agricultural use.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 acres
- Minimum 6 hives
6 colonies minimum on 5 acres. 1 additional hive per 2.5 additional acres. Maximum 20 acres. 5 acres must be entirely dedicated to beekeeping, excluding residential structures.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Not a primary timber-producing region. Hill Country terrain.
Learn more about each exemption
Conservation easements in Kendall County
Active land trust presence. High development pressure from Austin/San Antonio growth. Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Conservation easements are a separate instrument from property tax exemptions - they generate a federal income tax deduction by permanently restricting development rights. Most landowners benefit from both an exemption and an easement.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Kendall County, contact the Kendall Appraisal District directly. The standard application deadline is April 30 of each year, though late applications may be accepted until the appraisal review board approves the appraisal records.
The primary application form is Form 1-D-1 (Application for 1-d-1 Agricultural Use Appraisal), available from the Kendall Appraisal District website or the Texas Comptroller's office.
If your application is denied or your exemption is removed, you may face a rollback tax - the difference between what you paid under the special valuation and what you would have paid at market value, plus 7% interest per year, for the previous 5 years.
Estimated savings in Kendall County
Average tax rate: 1.37% - Market value: $7,704/ac - Ag value: $253/ac
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