Homeowners in Fort Bend County, Texas paid a median $6,965 a year in property tax on a median home worth $374,500, an effective rate of at least about 1.86% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Texas statewide · US 0.94%
How Fort Bend County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.86%+ effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,790 | $232 |
| $250,000 | $4,650 | $387 |
| $350,000 | $6,509 | $542 |
| $500,000 | $9,299 | $775 |
Cities and towns in Fort Bend County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land | $7,320 | $430,200 | 1.70% |
| Missouri City | $5,754 | $311,400 | 1.85% |
| Rosenberg | $3,391 | $219,100 | 1.55% |
| Mission Bend | $3,632 | $233,800 | 1.55% |
| Fulshear | $10,000+ | $572,700 | 1.75% |
| Sienna | $10,000+ | $470,100 | 2.13% |
| Fresno | $3,815 | $243,500 | 1.57% |
| Pecan Grove | $6,603 | $383,500 | 1.72% |
| Cinco Ranch | $9,267 | $475,600 | 1.95% |
| Stafford | $3,311 | $257,700 | 1.28% |
| Richmond | $3,425 | $231,500 | 1.48% |
| Four Corners | $4,506 | $277,000 | 1.63% |
| Meadows Place | $4,647 | $271,100 | 1.71% |
| Weston Lakes | $10,000+ | $673,600 | 1.48% |
| Needville | $3,394 | $221,700 | 1.53% |
| Cumings | $6,425 | $319,300 | 2.01% |
| Pleak | $4,173 | $318,400 | 1.31% |
| Arcola | $3,754 | $242,600 | 1.55% |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Fort Bend County, Texas?
Homeowners in Fort Bend County, Texas paid a median $6,965 a year in property tax on a median home worth $374,500, an effective rate of at least about 1.86% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Fort Bend County?
About $5,579 a year ($465 a month) at the 1.86% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Fort Bend County property tax high?
It ranks #249 lowest of 254 Texas counties. The state median effective rate is 1.49% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Fort Bend County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Fort Bend County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.