City of Sugar Land Property Tax

Property taxes become due on Oct. 1, and taxpayers will have until Jan. 31 of the following year to pay their tax bill before taxes become delinquent. It is each taxpayer's responsibility to seek out all taxes due, as failure to send or receive a tax bill does not affect the validity of the tax, penalty, interest, due date, existence of a tax lien or any procedure instituted to collect a tax.

All taxable property in Fort Bend County is appraised by the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District. Appraisal is based on market value as of Jan. 1 of the tax year. If you have any questions regarding your property value, contact the appraisal district at (281) 344-8623.

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Tax Rates

The City tax rate is usually set during September of the tax year.

City of Sugar Land Tax Rates (over the last 10 years)

1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
.3583	.3583	.3483	.3333	.32886	.32840	.32568	.31711	.30655	.30000

 

Tax Liability Calculation

To determine your tax liability, divide the value of your home by 100, then multiply by the current tax rate. For example, a home valued at $100,000 would pay 2007 city taxes in the amount of $300.00.

$100,000 ÷ 100 x .30000 = $300.00

 

Exemption Eligibility

Tax exemptions exclude all or part of a property's value from taxation. The City offers numerous exemptions. You must apply for all exemptions through the Central Appraisal District at (281) 344-8623.

Residence Homestead
If the property is your principal residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption. The City offers a 7 percent exemption (minimum $5,000).

Disabled
If you qualify for a residence homestead exemption, you may also qualify for an additional exemption of $70,000 if you are disabled.

Disabled Veteran
Exemptions from $5,000 to $12,000 for veterans, with exemptions from $2,500 to $5,000 for a spouse and children of a member of the armed services who dies while on active duty.

Over 65
If you qualify for a residence homestead exemption, you may also qualify for an additional exemption of $70,000. You may not receive both a disability and over 65 exemption.

 

Payment Schedule

Taxes are due Oct. 1 of each tax year and are considered delinquent if payment is not postmarked on or before Jan. 31. If Jan. 31 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, taxes are considered delinquent if not postmarked on or before Feb. 1.

Penalty and interest accrue at the following rate if taxes remain unpaid by the delinquent date:

FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL
7%	9%	11%	13%	15%	18% (plus 15% for collection costs)

* For August and thereafter, add 1 percent per month.

 

Payment Options/Deferrals for Senior Citizens

If residents claiming the over 65 homestead exemption pay at least one-fourth of the taxes due before the delinquency date, the balance may be paid in three equal installments without penalty or interest. The first installment must be paid before April 1, the second installment before June 1 and the third installment before Sept. 1.

If you are a homeowner age 65 or older, you may defer or postpone paying any delinquent property taxes on your home for as long as you own and live in it. To postpone your tax payments, file a "tax deferral affidavit" with your appraisal district. A tax deferral only postpones paying your taxes. It does not cancel them. Interest is added at the rate of 8 percent per year.

Once you no longer own your home or live in it, past taxes and interest become due. Any penalty and interest that was due on the tax bill for the home before the tax deferral will remain on the property and also become due when the tax deferral ends.