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Lubbock County, TX property tax exemptions (2026)

The property tax breaks that are set or run locally in Lubbock County, on top of Texas’s statewide rules: what each is worth here, who qualifies, where to apply and the deadline.

What is different in Lubbock County

Several Lubbock County taxing units add their own over-65 exemptions on top of the state rules: Lubbock County, the hospital district and the High Plains Water District take $16,500 off, the City of Lubbock $16,700 (plus $10,000 for disabled owners), and Lubbock ISD $5,000 more than the state $60,000. New Deal gives a $5,000 homestead exemption for city taxes. One Form 50-114 filed with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District covers every unit.

Apply at
Lubbock Central Appraisal District
Phone
806-762-5000
Local breaks
Lubbock County local option over-65 exemption, City of Lubbock local option exemptions, Lubbock ISD local option over-65 exemption, City of New Deal local homestead exemption, Lubbock County Hospital District over-65 exemption, High Plains Water District over-65 exemption
Tax year
2026

Where to apply in Lubbock County

Lubbock Central Appraisal District

Phone
806-762-5000
Address
2109 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79411-1524
Official exemptions page

Other offices

Local exemptions in Lubbock County

Seniors

Lubbock County local option over-65 exemption

$16,500 off for owners 65 or older; no local disabled-person amount or percentage homestead exemption is listed for the county.

Set by
county
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You own the home and live in it as your principal residence (residence homestead) in Lubbock County. Over-65 amount: you are 65 or older; a surviving spouse 55 or older can keep it. Disabled amount: you meet the Social Security definition of disability. You can get the over-65 or the disabled amount from a unit, not both.
How to apply
No separate application to Lubbock County: file Form 50-114 once with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, checking the age 65 or disabled box if it applies, with a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address. The appraisal district applies every taxing unit's exemptions to your home.
Deadline
Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).
Renewal
One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Source: official page

Seniors

City of Lubbock local option exemptions

$16,700 off for owners 65 or older; $10,000 off for disabled owners; no percentage homestead exemption is listed.

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You own the home and live in it as your principal residence (residence homestead) in the City of Lubbock. Over-65 amount: you are 65 or older; a surviving spouse 55 or older can keep it. Disabled amount: you meet the Social Security definition of disability. You can get the over-65 or the disabled amount from a unit, not both.
How to apply
No separate application to the City of Lubbock: file Form 50-114 once with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, checking the age 65 or disabled box if it applies, with a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address. The appraisal district applies every taxing unit's exemptions to your home.
Deadline
Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).
Renewal
One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Source: official page

Seniors

Lubbock ISD local option over-65 exemption

$5,000 off for owners 65 or older on top of the state $60,000 (and the state $140,000 homestead exemption); a school tax ceiling (freeze) for 65+/disabled owners, as state law requires.

Set by
school district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You own the home and live in it as your principal residence (residence homestead) in Lubbock ISD. Over-65 amount: you are 65 or older; a surviving spouse 55 or older can keep it. Disabled amount: you meet the Social Security definition of disability. You can get the over-65 or the disabled amount from a unit, not both.
How to apply
No separate application to Lubbock ISD: file Form 50-114 once with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, checking the age 65 or disabled box if it applies, with a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address. The appraisal district applies every taxing unit's exemptions to your home.
Deadline
Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).
Renewal
One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Source: official page

Homestead

City of New Deal local homestead exemption

$5,000 off the value of every homestead (city taxes).

Set by
city
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You own the home and live in it as your principal residence (residence homestead) inside the City of New Deal. No age or disability requirement; the CAD data shows no New Deal over-65 or disabled amount.
How to apply
No separate application to the City of New Deal: file Form 50-114 once with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, checking the age 65 or disabled box if it applies, with a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address. The appraisal district applies every taxing unit's exemptions to your home.
Deadline
Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).
Renewal
One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Source: official page

Seniors

Lubbock County Hospital District over-65 exemption

$16,500 off for owners 65 or older (hospital district tax).

Set by
special district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You own the home and live in it as your principal residence (residence homestead) in the Lubbock County Hospital District. Over-65 amount: you are 65 or older; a surviving spouse 55 or older can keep it. Disabled amount: you meet the Social Security definition of disability. You can get the over-65 or the disabled amount from a unit, not both.
How to apply
No separate application to the Lubbock County Hospital District: file Form 50-114 once with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, checking the age 65 or disabled box if it applies, with a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address. The appraisal district applies every taxing unit's exemptions to your home.
Deadline
Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).
Renewal
One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Source: official page

Seniors

High Plains Water District over-65 exemption

$16,500 off for owners 65 or older (water district tax; listed by the CAD as 'Hi Plains Water').

Set by
special district
Tax year
2026
Who qualifies
You own the home and live in it as your principal residence (residence homestead) in the High Plains Water District. Over-65 amount: you are 65 or older; a surviving spouse 55 or older can keep it. Disabled amount: you meet the Social Security definition of disability. You can get the over-65 or the disabled amount from a unit, not both.
How to apply
No separate application to the High Plains Water District: file Form 50-114 once with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District, checking the age 65 or disabled box if it applies, with a copy of your Texas driver's license or ID showing the home's address. The appraisal district applies every taxing unit's exemptions to your home.
Deadline
Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).
Renewal
One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Source: official page

Amounts by taxing unit in Lubbock County

Each school district, city or other taxing unit can set its own amount. Find the ones on your tax bill.

Sort:
Taxing unitTypeDisabilityFreezeHomestead pctOver65Source
Abernathy ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
City of Abernathycitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)none (2026)official
City of Idaloucitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)none (2026)official
City of Lubbockcity$10,000 (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)$16,700 (2026)official
City of New Dealcitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator data$5,000 flat (2026)none (2026)official
City of Ransom Canyoncitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)none (2026)official
City of Shallowatercitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)none (2026)official
City of Slatoncitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)none (2026)official
City of Wolfforthcitynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)none (2026)official
Frenship ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
High Plains Water Districtspecialnone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)$16,500 (2026)official
Idalou ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
Lorenzo ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
Lubbock Countycountynone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)$16,500 (2026)official
Lubbock County Hospital Districtspecialnone (2026)not shown in the CAD's estimator datanone (2026)$16,500 (2026)official
Lubbock ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)$5,000 local, on top of the state $60,000 (2026)official
Lubbock-Cooper ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
New Deal ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
Roosevelt ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
Shallowater ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
Slaton ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official
Southland ISDschool districtstate $60,000 only (2026)yes, required by state law for school taxes (2026)none (2026)state $60,000 only (2026)official

State exemptions that also apply here

These breaks come from Texas law. Their full rules, forms and deadlines are on the Texas page.

All Texas property tax exemptions

By group in Texas: Seniors · Veterans · Disability · Surviving spouses

Savings estimate for Lubbock County

Roughly what an exemption could save you a year: the value it takes off, times your tax rate.

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Lubbock County median effective rate: 1.50% (taxes paid as a share of home value). Use your own rate if you know it.

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Median effective rate in Lubbock County: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 5-year estimates, county figures as published by Tax Foundation. It is a county-wide middle value; rates differ by town and school district.

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Document checklist for Lubbock County

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Questions about property tax exemptions in Lubbock County

What property tax exemptions are there in Lubbock County?

Several Lubbock County taxing units add their own over-65 exemptions on top of the state rules: Lubbock County, the hospital district and the High Plains Water District take $16,500 off, the City of Lubbock $16,700 (plus $10,000 for disabled owners), and Lubbock ISD $5,000 more than the state $60,000. New Deal gives a $5,000 homestead exemption for city taxes. One Form 50-114 filed with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District covers every unit. Local breaks here: Lubbock County local option over-65 exemption; City of Lubbock local option exemptions; Lubbock ISD local option over-65 exemption; City of New Deal local homestead exemption; Lubbock County Hospital District over-65 exemption; High Plains Water District over-65 exemption.

Where do I apply for a property tax exemption in Lubbock County?

Lubbock Central Appraisal District Phone: 806-762-5000 Address: 2109 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79411-1524. Also: Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Assistance Division, which state agency: statewide exemption rules and forms.

When is the deadline to apply in Lubbock County?

Lubbock County local option over-65 exemption: Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431). City of Lubbock local option exemptions: Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431). Lubbock ISD local option over-65 exemption: Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431). City of New Deal local homestead exemption: Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431). Lubbock County Hospital District over-65 exemption: Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431). High Plains Water District over-65 exemption: Homestead: generally by April 30 of the tax year; age 65/disabled: within one year after you qualify. Late applications are accepted up to two years after the taxes become delinquent (Tax Code §11.43, §11.431).

Do I have to reapply every year in Lubbock County?

Lubbock County local option over-65 exemption: One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply. City of Lubbock local option exemptions: One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply. Lubbock ISD local option over-65 exemption: One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply. City of New Deal local homestead exemption: One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply. Lubbock County Hospital District over-65 exemption: One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply. High Plains Water District over-65 exemption: One-time, unless the appraisal district asks you to reapply.

Do Texas’s statewide exemptions apply in Lubbock County too?

Yes. The statewide breaks on our Texas page apply here as well, for example General Residence Homestead Exemption, Age 65 or Older or Disabled Residence Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling (tax freeze) for Age 65 or Older or Disabled. This page adds what Lubbock County sets or runs itself.

Good to know in Lubbock County

  • Most public improvement districts in the CAD's estimator data (Bell Farms, Cypress Ranch, North Overton, North Point, Northwest Passage, Quincy Park, Upland Crossing 1-3, Valencia, Willow Bend Villas) carry the City of Lubbock's $16,700 over-65 and $10,000 disabled amounts; Highland Oaks, Vintage Township and the two Wolfforth PIDs show none.
  • The other cities in the county (Abernathy, Idalou, Ransom Canyon, Shallowater, Slaton, Wolfforth) and the school districts other than Lubbock ISD show no local amounts beyond the state school exemptions.

Think your assessed value is too high? See how to appeal in Lubbock County.

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Last checked: Oct 2026.