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Fort Bend County Money & Taxes

A Fort Bend property-tax question has two front doors. Fort Bend Central Appraisal District in Rosenberg appraises the property and handles exemptions and protests. Each taxing unit then adopts its own rate.

The Fort Bend County Tax Office in Richmond bills and collects for the units it serves. A MUD or another special district may use a different collector, so the name printed on the bill matters.

Call FBCAD at 281-344-8623 about value, exemptions, or a protest. Call the county tax office at 281-341-3710 about a bill it issued or a payment it collects.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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