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Fort Bend County, TX Property Tax Calculator
Fort Bend County homeowners pay a median $6,965 a year in property tax, 1.86% of a median $374,500 home: above Texas's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Fort Bend County by home value, at 1.86%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $190,000 | $3,534 | $295 |
| $280,000 | $5,208 | $434 |
| $370,000 | $6,882 | $574 |
| $560,000 | $10,416 | $868 |
| $750,000 | $13,950 | $1,163 |
Fort Bend County against Texas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | 1.86% | $6,965 | $374,500 | $114,041 |
| Texas | 1.49% | $4,232 | $283,800 | $78,476 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Fort Bend County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Fort Bend County?
The effective rate is 1.86%: a median $6,965 a year on a median $374,500 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 71 Texas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Fort Bend County?
About $7,440 a year, $620 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Fort Bend County compare with the rest of Texas?
Its rate is above the state's 1.49%. Across Texas, covered counties range from 0.83% to 2.03%.
How do I lower my Fort Bend County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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