Fort Bend County: Over-65 Property Tax Exemption
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
Fort Bend County seniors get the statewide $2,00,000 school-district exemption at 65+, the same as every Texas county. What varies here is the local-option exemption that non-school taxing units in Fort Bend County may add.
This page explains what the published rules say. It is not tax, legal or financial advice, and it is not a determination of your eligibility. Only your county appraisal district can tell you whether you qualify. Figures are for the tax year shown and were last verified on the date shown.
School exemption
Like every Texas county, Fort Bend County homeowners 65+ exempt $2,00,000 of appraised value from school district taxes — $140,000 from the general homestead exemption plus $60,000 additional for being 65 or older, per the statewide over-65 exemption.
Local option (non-school taxes)
Fort Bend County offers a local-option 65+ exemption of up to $100,000 off assessed value (2025 Local Exemptions Report).
Filing
See the full county comparison, or the step-by-step application guide.
Sources and Last-Verified Dates
| Figure | Tax Year | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined school district exemption at 65+Tax Code §11.13(b)+(c) | 2025+ | Arithmetic on Comptroller-published figures | 2026-08-31 |
| Homestead/over-65 exemption application deadlineTax Code §11.43 | current | Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions / 65+ FAQ | 2026-08-31 |
| Residential homestead / over-65 exemption application formTax Code §11.43 | current | Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Forms | 2026-08-31 |