Hiring local businesses in Boerne

Boerne, a city of 17,850 at the 2020 Census, has run all residential and commercial permit applications through MGO since July 14, 2025. The old SmartGov system stopped taking submittals for existing projects on August 14, 2026, so a contractor quoting from an old permit record should be working in MGO now. Permit questions go to (830) 248-1529.

Contractor registration is done in the same portal. Ask any contractor for proof of their Boerne registration before you sign, and call the permit line if you want to know what registration costs.

Outside Boerne city limits in Kendall County

In unincorporated Kendall County, any property development needs a county Development Permit, which must come before septic or well permits. A 911 rural address and access permit comes first, and a lighting permit is filed with the development permit. Deed restrictions in those areas are recorded with the County Clerk.

Electricity. Most of Boerne gets power from the city-owned Boerne Utilities, but parts of the city limits are served by Bandera Electric Cooperative or Pedernales Electric Cooperative instead. Look at your bill before you ask about rebates or service work at the meter.

Water. Boerne Utilities supplies water and wastewater and enforces four mandatory watering stages for all its customers.

The city's page, checked October 22, 2026, still lists Stage 2 as effective since August 7, 2023: sprinklers on one assigned weekday, 7 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m., no weekend watering, hand watering any time. Citations run up to $1,000 per violation. Customer Care is at 447 N. Main Street, (830) 249-9511 option 1.

Brush. WM collects brush monthly in the second full week, and city crews add one free pickup a year by appointment ($30 plus tax for each extra). Bundles must be under 5 feet long, with pieces no more than 5 inches thick, and brush from lot clearing or tree companies isn't taken.

Floodplain. Development in a designated floodplain needs a floodplain development permit, and the city's Engineering and Mobility Director serves as floodplain administrator (830-248-1538). In unincorporated areas the Kendall County Engineer's Office administers the county's Flood Damage Prevention Order. Kendall County's burn ban was off as of October 2, 2026; check its page before burning brush.

Boerne property is appraised by the Kendall Appraisal District. Before removing a large tree, call the permit line at (830) 248-1529 and ask whether the city needs to approve it.

Boerne home services

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Boerne outdoor work

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Boerne professional services

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For the wider area see the San Antonio area guide, or compare San Antonio and Canyon Lake.