How Often Are Property Taxes Reassessed in Lubbock?

Every year, homeowners across Lubbock County open their mailboxes and brace themselves for one envelope—the annual property appraisal notice.
But what determines when your home is reassessed, and why does it seem to change every year?

Here’s how it actually works.

1. Reassessments Happen Annually
In Texas, county appraisal districts—like the Lubbock Central Appraisal District (LCAD)—are required by state law to reassess property values every year.

That doesn’t mean an inspector is visiting your home annually. Instead, LCAD reviews neighborhood sales data, construction permits, and market trends to adjust values in bulk.

If homes in your area have been selling for more than last year’s values, you’ll likely see your appraisal increase, even if you haven’t done a single upgrade.

2. Market Data Drives the Change
LCAD uses mass appraisal models—statistical analyses of sales, square footage, and property type—to estimate value shifts across neighborhoods.

So if several homes nearby recently sold for more than their last assessed value, expect yours to rise accordingly.

On the flip side, if market activity slows, assessments may hold steady or even drop.

3. Physical Changes Can Trigger Reassessment
New construction, additions, or major remodels will prompt an updated valuation. LCAD receives permit data from the city, so if you’ve added a pool, garage, or extra square footage, your taxable value will likely increase.

4. Exemptions Still Apply
Even with yearly reassessments, your homestead exemption helps cap increases. In Texas, the appraised value of a homestead can’t rise more than 10% per year (plus any improvements). That protection doesn’t apply to investment or second homes, though.

5. You Can Always Appeal
If your new value feels out of sync with reality, you have the right to protest—usually by mid-May. Submitting sales data or photos of your home’s condition can often lead to a fairer adjustment.

I help clients compare true market values against LCAD’s data every spring. It’s not about gaming the system—it’s about accuracy.

Because in a fast-moving market like Lubbock’s, the county’s mass appraisal model doesn’t always capture your property’s unique story.

Your assessment may reset each year, but your control does too. Staying informed means staying one step ahead of surprises—and one step closer to a fair tax bill.

— Insights from Tess Hernandez, Realtor | Reside Real Estate