Lubbock County property tax protest check
Lubbock Central Appraisal District appraised 99,342 single-family homes on its 2026 certified roll. We could compare 92,253 of them with similar homes nearby, and 41,844 of those (45.4%) look high.
This free, independent check uses the appraisal district's own values, not sale prices. Click your home on the map for a report that compares it with 5 similar homes nearby, and see the Playbook if you decide to protest on your own.
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What Lubbock County's 2026 certified roll shows
Added up, these homes are appraised $1.0 billion above the typical value of the similar homes they were compared with.
We could not find 5 similar homes for the other 7,089 homes on the roll (an unusual size or age, or a rural home), so they are not part of the percentage.
The median change in appraised value from last year was +0.3%.
Neighborhoods where the most homes look high
- Around 6th St in Wolfforth: 58% of 69 homes we could compare look high
- Around Marlboro St in Lubbock: 58% of 59 homes we could compare look high
- Around Peoria Ave in Lubbock: 56% of 59 homes we could compare look high
- Around 85th St in Lubbock: 55% of 95 homes we could compare look high
- Around 93rd St in Lubbock: 54% of 125 homes we could compare look high
These counts cover single-family homes only. Every county has some homes above similar homes and some below, so this is not proof the whole county is over-appraised.
Where Lubbock County's homes are
Lubbock has the most, with 52,499 of the 59,862 homes with a homestead exemption. Next come Wolfforth (2,708), Slaton (1,554) and Shallowater (1,346).
By ZIP code, the most homestead homes are in 79424 (14,608), 79423 (11,002) and 79416 (6,039). The roll has homes in 25 ZIP codes in all.
How the largest cities compare
| City | Homes we could compare | Share that looks high | Median appraised value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 83,692 | 45.3% | $203,773 |
| Wolfforth | 3,591 | 43.3% | $261,561 |
| Slaton | 2,048 | 48.9% | $100,463 |
| Shallowater | 1,288 | 47.9% | $271,315 |
| Idalou | 770 | 48.3% | $241,342 |
| Ransom Canyon | 488 | 48.8% | $351,772 |
Each row counts the single-family homes with that city in their address. The county-wide share is 45.4%.
Lubbock County questions
How many Lubbock County homes look high on the 2026 roll?
41,844 of the 92,253 homes we could compare, or 45.4%. Each is appraised more than 2% above similar homes nearby on Lubbock Central Appraisal District's 2026 certified roll.
What is the median appraised value of a Lubbock County homestead?
$237,557 on the 2026 certified roll. That is the middle value of the 59,862 single-family homes with a homestead exemption.
When can I protest my Lubbock County appraisal?
The 2026 protest season is closed. The next one starts when 2027 preliminary notices go out, usually in April or May. The deadline is generally May 15, or 30 days after your notice was delivered if that is later. Go by the date printed on your own notice. The appraisal district takes protests online at lubbockcad.org.
Which Lubbock County city has the largest share of homes that look high?
Of the 6 largest cities, Slaton is highest: 48.9% of its 2,048 homes we could compare look high. Wolfforth is lowest at 43.3% of 3,591. The county as a whole is at 45.4%.
Lubbock Central Appraisal District
The district's website is lubbockcad.org. You can look up any account at lubbockcad.org. To protest, use Lubbock Central Appraisal District's protest page. What notice and certified values mean
The numbers on this page come from the appraisal district's 2026 certified roll. We got it through a free download from a public FTP site, and our copy was last updated on June 1, 2026. The map also has the 2026 preliminary roll for Lubbock County, and the year buttons on the map switch between them.
What happened when Lubbock County owners protested
In 2024, the appraisal district received 21,320 protests. 58% of informal reviews ended with a lower value, and so did 64% of formal hearings. Together they took $339 million off appraised values. Paid agents or firms filed about 71% of the protests, and owners can also file on their own for free.
Source: Texas Comptroller Appraisal District Operations Survey (2024), with county-wide figures reported by the appraisal district.
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The fine print
Not legal advice. This page is an educational check built on public appraisal data. It is not affiliated with the Lubbock Central Appraisal District or the State of Texas, and it does not file anything on your behalf — you are responsible for your own filings and deadlines. The regular spring protest window is closed on the 2026 certified roll. See the full Disclaimer & Terms of Use.
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