Lubbock County Property Taxes
Lubbock County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
41.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$260/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$199,600
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,822
$319/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,258
$188/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#208
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County taxes among nation's highest
At 1.563% effective rate, Lubbock County ranks among the highest property tax counties nationally, well above the implied national median rate. The median annual tax of $3,119 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by about 16%.
Lubbock leads Texas counties in tax burden
Lubbock County's 1.563% rate is the highest among all counties reviewed here and significantly exceeds Texas's state average of 1.276%. The median tax of $3,119 surpasses the state median of $2,193 by roughly $926 annually.
Steepest taxes in West Texas
Lubbock County's 1.563% rate vastly exceeds Lynn County (1.734%), though both rank among the region's heaviest tax burdens. Combined with higher home values, Lubbock creates a significant property tax cost for residents.
What Lubbock County homeowners pay yearly
On a median home valued at $199,600, Lubbock County residents pay approximately $3,119 in annual property taxes. Including mortgage taxes, the total reaches roughly $3,822 per year.
High taxes make appeals especially worthwhile
With tax bills exceeding $3,100 annually, even a 5% overassessment error means leaving money on the table. Review your appraisal notice carefully and file a protest if comparable sales suggest your home is valued above market.
How Lubbock County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lubbock County
1.56%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.