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Tax Protest

You Can Protest Your Appraisal Value

If you think the appraisal district has overvalued your property, you have the right to formally protest and seek a lower value.

Lubbock County Money & Taxes

Each spring, the Lubbock Central Appraisal District mails a notice of appraised value. If you disagree with the number, you can file a protest. The deadline is typically May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district mails your notice, whichever is later — but confirm the current deadline each year.

You first try to settle informally with a CAD staffer. If that fails, your case goes to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB), an independent panel that hears both sides. Bring evidence: recent sales of similar homes or a professional appraisal. The CAD website has the protest form and instructions.

Source to confirm: Lubbock Central Appraisal District — FAQ

More Lubbock County notes

Property Tax

Who Values Your Property for Taxes

The Lubbock Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property; a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you pay in property taxes.

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Homestead Cap

The Homestead Cap Slows Tax Increases

Texas law limits how much your home's taxable value can rise each year once you have a homestead exemption.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Farm and ranch land in Lubbock County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for, which often cuts the tax bill sharply.

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