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How to apply for homestead exemption in Lubbock? ›

ONLINE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FILING AVAILABLE!

To file online, locate your property by using the property search. Click on your property and you will see HS Exemption. Click on the flag to apply. If you need assistance please call 806-762-5000 or email info@lubbockcad.org.

Lubbock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The 2020 census placed the population at 310,639. Its county seat and largest city is Lubbock.

Today Lubbock is the crossroads of culture in West Texas. It is the hub of art exhibits, award-winning wineries, live music, theatrical performances and more. Thanks to its thriving and increasingly diverse art and culture scene, Lubbock attracts millions of visitors each and every year.

Loving Lubbock. The High Plains of Lubbock, Texas are beautifully rugged, with high-arching skies and vistas that go on forever. Lubbock is an urban oasis of the region, boasting great eats, a lively music and arts scene, and plenty of fun family activities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Attach a copy of each property owner's driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate. The address listed on the driver's license or state-issued personal identification certificate must correspond to the property address for which the exemption is requested.

To qualify for the general residence homestead exemption, a home must meet the definition of a residence homestead and an individual must have an ownership interest in the property and use the property as the individual's principal residence.

37.6% of the people in Lubbock, TX are hispanic (97.1k people).

Lubbock Demographics

White: 67.49% Two or more races: 13.77% Black or African American: 8.01%

In 2009, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce led the effort to change the law. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) began issuing liquor store permits in the city of Lubbock. In addition, alcohol by the drink was legalized countywide. Since then, getting a drink has been easier throughout Lubbock County.

Charles Hardin Holley, known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, to a musical family during the Great Depression, and learned to play guitar and sing alongside his siblings.

Who is the biggest employer in Lubbock, Texas? ›

Texas Tech is the largest employer in Lubbock.

Lubbock has long been known as the “Hub City.” The nickname is related to Lubbock's accessible location on the crossroads of Interstate 27 and four major U.S. highways, in the central time zone, equal-distance to both coasts, allowing for ease of U.S. distribution.

Lubbock, Texas's cost of living is 10% lower than the national average.

10 Reasons to Move to Lubbock

The cost of living is low. The housing market is thriving. The land is plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Unemployment is low, and job creation is high.

OTHER FUN FACTS:

Birthplace of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly. Home to award-winning wineries and more than 80% of Texas wine grape production. More music venues per capita than any other city in Texas. More neighborhood parks per capita than any other city in Texas.

There are multiple ways to file a Homestead Exemption application Form 50-114, however the online option is the fastest, and details are provided in the transcript below.

In Texas, there is a standard homestead exemption that is offered by public school districts for primary residences. Before November 2023, this amount was $40,000; however, a constitutional amendment has more than doubled the amount to a generous $100,000. This exemption reduces the taxable value of your property.

Both owners must sign the application form and, if both owners otherwise qualify, the homestead exemption will be granted for the entire home. This process is as simple as any other married couple or single individual applying for the exemption.

As part of an $18 billion property tax relief package, Texas homeowners will see their homestead exemption on their property tax bill increase from $40,000 to $100,000 of their home's assessed value. If you have an existing homestead, the changes will automatically apply.