Wildfire Preparedness and Building Code Adoption
Kendall County
Summary
Kendall County is one of the most wildfire-at-risk counties in Texas, and residents are getting insurance non-renewal letters. The court heard how adopting parts of the Wildland Urban Interface Code into its fire code could make new homes safer and insurable, while the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home program offers a retrofit path for existing homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adding wildfire provisions to new construction costs about 1% over base code, but retrofitting later can cost ten times more; no county spending was approved yet.
Homeowners facing insurance non-renewals and future residents of new subdivisions in wildfire-prone areas.
Builders could face new code requirements, and Commissioner Carpenter warned about added burdens on small businesses.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026
Kendall County is one of the most wildfire-at-risk counties in Texas, and residents are getting insurance non-renewal letters. The court heard how adopting parts of the Wildland Urban Interface Code into its fire code could make new homes safer and insurable, while the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home program offers a retrofit path for existing homes.
Kendall County homeowners facing insurance loss over wildfire risk can get help at Boerne workshop
Kendall County homeowners facing insurance loss over wildfire risk can get help at Boerne workshop KSAT
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