Deed restrictions are enforced
Kempwood North has gained a lot of new residents over the years. We offer an affordable, close-knit community in a great location. For everyone's awareness, we DO have Deed Restrictions. We have the deed restrictions posted on this website for your reference and we share a copy with each new resident.
If it appears that a homeowner is unaware of a deed restriction, please let us know and we will send a friendly reminder letter to the home owner. For a subdivision of this age (1967), we look really good. The reason we still look good is because of all of our residents work to keep their property looking great. We ask everyone to please review the Deed Restrictions posted here on the Deed Restrictions tab of our webpage.
Let us know if you have any questions. We will be happy to clarify.
History
The Kempwood North subdivision is a small group of 232 houses nestled in the heart of Spring Branch North in Houston, Texas. The neighborhood was built in the mid to late 60's just east of Rosefield and south of Clay Road. The neighborhood reflects the diversity of Spring Branch and is a mix of all ages, cultures and origins.
The Kempwood North Civic Association is a non-profit organization that relies on membership dues and donations to fund activities and help preserve our property values. One of the ways we seek to achieve this goal is through Deed Restrictions. Since Houston does not have comprehensive zoning ordinances, as many cities do, the deed restrictions serve much the same purpose. The enforcement of these rules is not intended to be dictatorial or restrictive of one's rights, but serve to maintain the value of our property and provide a pleasant place in which to live.
Association Meetings
In 2025, meetings will be held quarterly at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Gessner across the street from Aldi at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of the first month of the quarter. All residents are encouraged to attend. We will discuss a wide range of topics of interest to our neighborhood and occasionally host a speaker regarding a topic of interest.
Tuesday meeting dates in 2025 will be January 14th, April 8th, July 8th and October 14th.
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2025 Dues
The Civic Association annual dues are $35 plus an additional $10 for mosquito control services.
This is a very reasonable amount compared to mandatory HOA maintenance fees in many neighborhoods. The dues form is located on the Documents tab of the menu.
Dues can be mailed in by check to:
KNCA
PO Box 431521
Houston, TX 77243-1521
or brought as cash or check to our quarterly meeting.
Checks should be made out to: KNCA.
What is a Civic Assocation and why is it so important for our neighborhood?
We get a lot of questions regarding KNCA and the value having a Civic Association creates for our neighborhood. Here are just a few things KNCA does for us, much of which happens behind the scenes...
1. Strengthens Community Bonds
A civic association creates a platform where residents can come together to discuss common concerns, share ideas, and build relationships. Stronger community ties naturally lead to residents looking out for each other, which improves safety and quality of life.
2. Facilitates Communication with Authorities
Civic associations serve as a unified voice for the neighborhood, making it easier to communicate with local law enforcement, government officials, or city services. This helps ensure the neighborhood’s concerns are heard and addressed, whether it's about street lighting, crime prevention, or beautification efforts.
3. Coordinates Safety Initiatives
By organizing neighborhood watch programs or collaborating with police, a civic association plays a direct role in enhancing public safety. It allows residents to share information on suspicious activity and create plans to prevent crime, which keeps the area safer.
4. Preserves Property Values
A well-organized civic association helps keep the neighborhood clean and well-maintained by coordinating beautification projects, landscaping, and ensuring homes are not in disrepair. These efforts prevent neglect and deterioration, which helps maintain or increase property values.
5. Encourages Civic Engagement
Civic associations encourage residents to participate in decision-making processes that affect their neighborhood. Active involvement helps ensure that local policies, zoning decisions, and development projects align with the community’s interests.
6. Organizes Events and Enhances Social Life
Neighborhood events like clean-ups, festivals, or block parties foster a sense of belonging and pride in the community. This social cohesion makes the neighborhood a more pleasant and vibrant place to live.
Contact Us
Kempwood North Civic Association
PO Box 431521
Houston, TX 77243-1521
Email us: knorthnotes@yahoo.com
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Subscription Service
2024/2025 Flag Fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 152 at St. Jerome Church is offering 2024/2025 subscriptions for United States flag service. For just $50, Boy Scouts will place a rotating US flag in your front yard on six national National Holidays. The flags will be placed in your yard the weekend before the holiday and will be picked up the weekend after the holiday. Money earned will help support the troop.
The 3' x 5' flags will be flown on the following holidays:
Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Patriots Day, Veteran's Day,
Pearl Harbor Day, President's Day
Please send a $50 check (payable to BSC Troop 152):
BSA Troop 152 c/o Jim Davin
2322 Lexford
Houston, TX 77080
For alternate forms of payment or in Kempwood North neighborhood payment drop off,
please reach out to Natalie at 832-715-6568 before April 30th
If you have any questions about the service or alternate payment methods to sign up please contact Jim Davin directly at mustangtroop152@yahoo.com or call 713-464-5130.
Car Stickers
KNCA has reordered the rear window stickers for residents’ cars. Unfortunately, burglaries have increased in our neighborhood due to the new construction and so many people are coming through the neighborhood on a regular basis. We recommend a sticker for each car in your household, especially if you park on the street. Cost is $1.00 for each sticker. They will be available at all quarterly meetings. If you would like to purchase stickers, please send a message to knorthnotes@yahoo.com with your name, address and the number of stickers you need. KNCA highly recommends that every resident place a sticker on the back windshield of all resident cars. This will identify you as a KN resident.