Kaufman County Historical Commission

As an arm of the county government and at the request of the commissioners court they may make recommendations concerning the acquisition of property, real or personal, that is of historical significance and review applications for historic site property tax exemptions. As Kaufman County continues to grow in population, many of the rural areas are turning into housing developments. Commissioners Court now requires that a developer request a letter from the Kaufman County Historical Commission stating whether there are any identifiable historical sites or landmarks within the boundaries of the subject land before they can receive a permit to build.