Property Tax Resources · Lubbock County, Texas
South Plains hub and home of Texas Tech — Lubbock County’s 1.86% effective rate is among the highest in West Texas, producing a $3,513 median annual bill on a city whose values have risen steadily with university-driven growth.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (2024); Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Lubbock County anchors the South Plains of West Texas, with Lubbock as one of the largest cities in the state and home to Texas Tech University, United Supermarkets, and a growing healthcare and technology sector. The city has seen steady growth driven by its university economy and its role as the regional hub for the South Plains — and residential values have risen accordingly, pushing effective tax rates to levels that surprise many homeowners comparing Lubbock to other Texas metros.
At 1.86%, Lubbock County’s effective rate is well above the state median and among the highest of any major Texas city. On properties whose values have risen with Lubbock’s growth, the $3,513 median annual bill represents a real burden. More than 60% of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. The informal settlement process at Lubbock CAD is worth pursuing. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Lubbock Central Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Lubbock County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Lubbock County must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock County | County | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Lubbock ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Frenship ISD | School District | ~$0.93/$100 |
| Lubbock-Cooper ISD | School District | ~$0.89/$100 |
| City of Lubbock | City | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at lubbock.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at lubbockcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Lubbock Central Appraisal District: 1715 26th Street, Lubbock, TX 79411. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Lubbock has built itself into the hub of the South Plains through education, healthcare, and hard work — and the homeowners who have invested in Lubbock deserve a property tax system that treats their appraisals honestly. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. At 1.86%, Lubbock County carries one of the highest effective rates in West Texas. The protest system exists precisely for cases like this. Look up your value. File your protest. Texas Tech country deserves fair assessment.
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