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|Data last verified: March 2026Lubbock County Ag Exemption Requirements
Property tax exemption requirements and resources for Lubbock County, Texas. Below you'll find the specific rules for each exemption type, minimum acreage, and your local appraisal district contact information.
Appraisal District
Lubbock Central Appraisal District
2109 Avenue Q Lubbock, TX 79411
Available exemptions
Agricultural
Livestock, crops, hay, and general farming operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Apply by April 30
Qualifying uses
Southern High Plains — largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world. Dryland vs. irrigated acreage is a key distinction. Ogallala Aquifer irrigated operations qualify at different productivity values.
Wildlife Management
Native habitat management on land with existing ag valuation.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 acres
- Requires existing ag valuation
- 3 management practices required
Limited habitat for traditional wildlife management. Prior ag valuation required.
Beekeeping
Honey bee operations as a qualifying agricultural use.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 acres
- Minimum 6 hives
6 hives minimum on 5-20 acres. Arid conditions (18 inches rainfall) require supplemental feeding and water provision.
Timber
Managed timber production on qualifying acreage.
Not a primary timber-producing region.
Learn more about each exemption
Lubbock County agricultural profile
Stocking rates & intensity standards
Not published by Lubbock CAD. Stocking rates for the Southern High Plains are generally 20-40 acres per AU on native rangeland due to semi-arid conditions.
Lubbock CAD does not have a dedicated ag exemption page. Forms are under the Special Appraisal Forms category at lubbockcad.org. Contact: info@lubbockcad.org or (806) 762-5000.
How to apply
To apply for a property tax exemption in Lubbock County, contact the Lubbock Central Appraisal District directly. The standard application deadline is April 30 of each year, though late applications may be accepted until the appraisal review board approves the appraisal records.
The primary application form is Form 1-D-1 (Application for 1-d-1 Agricultural Use Appraisal), available from the Lubbock Central Appraisal District website or the Texas Comptroller's office.
If your application is denied or your exemption is removed, you may face a rollback tax - the difference between what you paid under the special valuation and what you would have paid at market value, plus 7% interest per year, for the previous 5 years.
Estimated savings in Lubbock County
Average tax rate: 1.47% - Market value: $1,862/ac - Ag value: $185/ac
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