Free for Fort Bend County homeowners

Are You Overpaying on Fort Bend County Property Taxes?

Compare your FBCAD value with similar homes nearby and get the evidence to protest it.

Find your account number at www.fbcad.org

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  • Public Fort Bend Central Appraisal District records
Example, not a real home

3 bed · 2,150 sqft · built 1998

Possibly too high

about $23,000

8 similar homes nearby are assessed about $23,000 lower than this one.

County value$412,500
Similar homes$389,800
$22,700 gap · bars start at $0

How sure: Medium · 8 similar homes · public records only

Results vary. Many homes are assessed in line with similar homes.

Fort Bend County protest calendar

  1. 2026 protest deadline
  2. April 2027FBCAD mails 2027 value notices
  3. 2027 protest deadline

Dates checked September 27, 2026 · Official deadline rule (opens in new tab)

Know your deadline

May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day.

Read the protest guide

How it works

  1. Look up your home

    Enter your address or FBCAD account number. We pull your record and value history from Fort Bend Central Appraisal District public data.

  2. See how your value compares

    We find similar homes nearby and show whether yours is valued higher per square foot.

  3. Protest your way

    Save a free evidence packet for your ARB hearing or online protest, or have a pro file for you.

Browse Fort Bend County assessments

See how values changed in your neighborhood or ZIP code.

Fort Bend County protest guides

Check the local filing process, prepare your evidence, and verify the deadline on your notice before submitting a protest.

Frequently asked questions

Plain answers about cost, deadlines and evidence before you protest.

What is a property tax protest?

A property tax protest is your legal right to challenge the appraised value the county places on your home. In Fort Bend County, you file a protest with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) and present evidence that your home is over-assessed compared to similar properties.

How much does Fort Bend Value cost?

Looking up your property, viewing assessment history, and reviewing appraisal and sales comps is free — no login required. Printable reports may require an email sign-in so you can return to them later.

When is the deadline to protest?

In Fort Bend County, your deadline is May 15 (or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later). You can file online via FBCAD's website.

What are comparable properties?

Comparable properties (comps) are nearby homes with similar characteristics — square footage, age, bedrooms, bathrooms, and quality grade. If similar homes are assessed at lower values per square foot, that's evidence your property may be over-assessed.

Do I need a lawyer or tax agent?

No. Many homeowners successfully protest on their own using evidence like what Fort Bend Value provides. Review the official filing instructions and choose representation if you need help with your circumstances.