Fort Bend Property Tax Delinquency Dates 2026

Fort Bend Property Tax Delinquency Dates 2026

Fort Bend County property taxes are due by January 31, 2027 for the 2026 tax year. Here are the key dates:

• October 1, 2026 — Tax bills mailed by Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector
• January 31, 2027 — Payment deadline (last day to pay without penalty)
• February 1, 2027 — Delinquency date; penalties and interest begin

Have you received a Notice of Appraised Value from the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD)? Are you wondering when your property taxes are due?

In this guide, we'll cover everything there is to know about Fort Bend County property tax due dates so that you can keep up with deadlines and stay informed.

What is the Delinquency Date for Fort Bend, Texas Property Taxes?

Property taxes become delinquent and subject to penalty and interest charges beginning on February 1. It's important to note that, although you receive your home's Notice of Appraised Value from the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (FBCAD), the Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector is responsible for distributing property tax bills.

FBCAD mails Notices of Appraised Value in April. Fort Bend property tax bills are mailed starting October 1 and must be paid by January 31 of the following year to avoid penalties. For the statewide payment calendar and payment methods, see: When Are Property Taxes Due in Texas?.

If the original bill is mailed after January 10, the delinquency date is postponed so that you will have at least 21 days to pay your taxes. The date of delinquency will fall on the first day of the next month that will allow for at least 21 days for payment.

For instance, if your bill was mailed on January 21, your delinquency date will be moved from February 1 to March 1. This means you will have until the last day of February (the 28th or the 29th on leap years) to pay your taxes.

What Happens if I Don’t Pay My Texas Property Taxes on Time?

If you fail to pay your Texas property taxes on time, you will have interest and penalties added to your account. You may also be assessed additional penalties to cover collection fees and can even be sued if other collection efforts fail.

Additionally, because a tax lien automatically attaches to your home on January 1 of each year, your property can be foreclosed upon if you do not pay your taxes. You will also struggle to sell any property with a tax lien on it.

Do I Still Need To Pay My Tax Bill if I File a Property Tax Protest?

Under Texas law, homeowners have the right to challenge the assessed value given to their homes by the Fort Bend Appraisal District. The legal mechanism for doing so is known as a property tax protest.

However, the right to file a property tax protest does not impact your obligation to pay your property taxes on time. FBCAD mails Notices of Appraised Value starting in April. You have until May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your notice is mailed, whichever is later) to file your protest with FBCAD. Protest hearings are held from May through July.

This means that by the time your property tax bill is mailed in October, it will already reflect your home’s new value after your property tax protest, and you will be expected to pay your taxes on time.

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