Kemp is on State highways 175 and 274 and Farm roads 1895 and 1391 near Cedar Creek Reservoir. Kemp is eight miles southeast of Kaufman in southeastern Kaufman County.
Kemp was named for Malvina Kemp Watkins, wife of John Marr Watkins, the first postmaster, and was officially established when the post office opened in 1851.
NEW! We now offer ONLINE Payments! Make your payment with your computer, SmartPhone or Tablet at Kemp Utility Payments
Pay by phone: 1-800-444-1187
available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm and
on Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
JOB OPENING The City of Kemp Water Department is now accepting applications for Class C Licensed water plant operator Please turn applications in to City Hall The City of Kemp is an equal opportunity employer.
Every Second Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Agenda is posted on-line. Hope to see you all there to help make Kemp a City everyone is proud to call home.
Burn Ban
There is currently no burn bans in effect.
Local Events
Check out our Event Page to see upcoming events are happening in town.
Pay Your Water Bill Online!!
You can now pay your water bill online, go to https://www.trafficpayment.com/InvoiceInfo.aspx?csdId=682
Smoke Testing 03/06/2017
Smoke testing for the sewer lines will begin on 03/06/17 on Tolosa Road, if you notice smoke in your house please call 903-498-3191. The smoke is not harmful, but we need to be notified so that we can address any issues that may be present in the home.
The City of Kemp is now participating in the Kaufman County Emergency Alert Program. To opt-in you need to click on the Emergency Notification System Opt-In Portal to sign up for alerts. Notifications for Public Works and other important information will be available through cell phone texts, e-mail, and land-line phones. Click here to sign up for your notifications
