Fort Bend County · Texas

Fort Bend County homestead exemption

In Fort Bend County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD); the deadline is April 30.

File or apply online Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD)

Office: Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD)
Deadline: April 30
State exemption: $140,000 off assessed value
Renewal: Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

FBCAD lists April 30 of the tax year as the deadline for the 65+, disabled and surviving spouse exemptions. Late applications for those are allowed up to two years after the delinquency date.

FBCAD takes homestead applications online through its exemption portal; the general homestead form also covers 65+, disabled and 100% disabled veteran exemptions. FBCAD says filing is free and warns about mailers that charge a fee to file for you.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

Local homestead amounts in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County local exemptions
Exemption	Taxing unit	Amount	Source
Fort Bend County homestead exemption FBCAD's 2026 exemption list shows a 20% local homestead exemption (minimum $5,000) for Fort Bend County general fund.	Fort Bend County	20% of value	Source
Fort Bend County over-65 or disabled exemption Fort Bend County gives $100,000 for homeowners 65 or older and $100,000 for disabled persons.	Fort Bend County	$100,000 off assessed value	Source
City of Sugar Land homestead exemption FBCAD lists a 15% local homestead exemption (minimum $5,000) for Sugar Land.	City of Sugar Land	15% of value	Source
City of Sugar Land over-65 or disabled exemption Sugar Land gives $70,000 for homeowners 65 or older and $70,000 for disabled persons.	City of Sugar Land	$70,000 off assessed value	Source
Fort Bend ISD homestead exemption FBCAD lists the state $140,000 homestead exemption and $60,000 for over-65 and disabled persons for Fort Bend ISD, with no local option amount.	Fort Bend ISD	$140,000 off assessed value	Source

Estimated yearly savings

On Fort Bend ISD taxes alone

About $1,382 a year

Exemption: State school homestead exemption: $140,000 off taxable value · source
Tax rate: Fort Bend ISD 2026 rate: $0.9869 per $100 of value · source

$140,000 ÷ 100 × 0.9869 = $1,382

This assumes your home's value is at least $140,000. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.

How to check if you already have it

Search your property on FBCAD's property search and check the exemptions shown on the account.

Search your property record

Texas rules that apply here

You have an ownership interest in the home.
You live in it as your principal residence.
You do not claim a homestead exemption on any other home, in or outside Texas.
Your driver's license or state ID address must match the home's address (some waivers apply).

Full Texas homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

Sources

Exemptions knowledge base · Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
Exemption Amounts · Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
2026 Exemption List · Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
Tax Rates · Fort Bend Central Appraisal District

Last verified November 4, 2026

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