Fort Bend County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Fort Bend County, Texas. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.86%
State Effective Rate
1.40%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,955
Median Home Value (ACS)
$374,500
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$6,965
Owner-Occupied Households
225,271
The typical owner-occupied home in Fort Bend County is valued at $374,500 with a median real estate tax bill of $6,965 per year — an effective rate of 1.86%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Texas
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.40%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Fort Bend County, Texas, the current county-level estimate is 1.86%, or approximately $7,440 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Fort Bend County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.86% · vs Texas: 1.40% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $4,650 | $388 |
| $400,000 | $7,440 | $620 |
| $500,000 | $9,300 | $775 |
| $750,000 | $13,950 | $1,162 |
| $1,000,000 | $18,600 | $1,550 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Fort Bend County1.86%
- Webb County1.80%
- Bexar County1.73%
- El Paso County2.03%
- Kaufman County1.68%
- Brazoria County1.66%
- Hays County1.66%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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