Fort Bend County Property Tax Protest Guide (2026)

Fort Bend FBCAD protest for Sugar Land and Missouri City: May 15 deadline, one-channel eFile, MUD comps, informal vs ARB, and a $29.99 packet.

FAQ

When is the Fort Bend County property tax protest deadline for 2026?

May 15, 2026, or 30 days after FBCAD mails your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Use the mail date printed on the notice and confirm the account deadline on fbcad.org.

Can I eFile and mail Form 50-132 for the same Fort Bend account?

No. FBCAD warns owners not to double-file. Pick one channel—eFile, USPS to 2801 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, TX 77471, or in-person drop-off—and keep that confirmation as your received-date proof.

Does a MUD or levee district automatically lower my FBCAD value?

No. MUD, levee, or flood-zone status can affect marketability only if paired sales show buyers priced that factor. The MUD or levee tax rate is a separate issue from the CAD value hearing.

Does Protestly file my Fort Bend County protest for me?

No. Protestly generates a comparable sales evidence packet you can upload to eFile or bring to FBCAD or the ARB. You remain in control of the protest and any hearing.