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Fort Bend County, TX Ordinances 2026: STR, Noise, ADU & Fire | CityRuleLookup

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Fort Bend County, TX Ordinances (2026)

Local rules and regulations for Fort Bend County, Texas. Population: 858,328.

Verified from official government sources

Note: County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules take precedence over county-level regulations. We have city-specific rules for Fulshear, Katy, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Stafford, and Sugar Land: check there if you live in one of those cities. All other areas in Fort Bend County fall under the county rules shown below.

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Select a topic to see Fort Bend County's rules on that subject.

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Noise Ordinances

Quiet Hours

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Short-Term Rentals

Permit Requirements
Noise Rules
Taxes & Fees
Parking Rules
Occupancy Limits

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Fire Regulations

Fire Pit Rules
Fireworks
Outdoor Burning
Propane Storage

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Parking Rules

Abandoned Vehicles

Cities in Fort Bend County

These cities are located within Fort Bend County and may have their own ordinances.

Pop. 111,026

Missouri CityTX

Pop. 75,000

Pop. 38,507

Pop. 26,064

Pop. 26,000

Pop. 17,666

Pop. 12,578

Unincorporated Communities

These communities are in unincorporated Fort Bend County. County ordinances apply directly to these areas.

Missouri CityPop. 75,000 RosenbergPop. 38,507 KatyPop. 26,064 FulshearPop. 26,000 FresnoPop. 24,486 Mission Bend CDP (part), Fort Bend County, TexasPop. 24,052 Pecan GrovePop. 22,782 SiennaPop. 20,204

Data Sources

Ordinance data for Fort Bend County is sourced from the following official government references. Click any topic above for detailed citations.

[1]Fort Bend County Drainage District
[2]Fort Bend County Code
[3]Fort Bend County Outdoor Burning
[4]Texas Local Government Code 352.081 (Burn Bans)
[5]Fort Bend County Hotel Occupancy Tax

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[6]Texas Tax Code Chapter 352 (County HOT)
[7]Fort Bend County Mobile Food Establishments
[8]

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Fence Regulations

Height Limits
Pool Barriers

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Animal Ordinances

Dog Leash Laws
Beekeeping
Wildlife Feeding

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Swimming Pools & Spas

Pool Permits
Fencing Requirements
Safety Rules
Hot Tub Rules

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Accessory Structures

ADU Rules

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Environmental Rules

Stormwater Management
Erosion Control
Flood Zones
Grading & Drainage

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Outdoor Lighting

Light Trespass

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Trash & Recycling

Pickup Rules & Schedules
Bulk Item Disposal

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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors

Food Truck Permits

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Curfew Laws

Juvenile Curfew
Park Curfew

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Tree Protection

Tree Removal Permits
Tree Replacement Requirements

Stafford

Pop. 17,666

Cinco Ranch CDP (part), Fort Bend County, TexasPop. 14,147

RichmondPop. 12,578

Four CornersPop. 12,103

Fifth StreetPop. 2,284

CumingsPop. 2,207

Fort Bend County Food Establishment Regulations (PDF)

[9]Fort Bend County Pool Regulations (PDF)

[10]FBC Environmental Health Permitting

[11]Fort Bend County Nonconsent Towing Order

[12]Fort Bend County Junkyard/Salvage License

[13]Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683

[14]Fort Bend County Regulations Index

[15]Texas Penal Code §42.01

[16]Texas Local Gov't Code Ch. 233

[17]Fort Bend Central Appraisal District

[18]Texas Tax Code Sec. 23.51

[19]Fort Bend County Fireworks & Mass Gatherings

[20]Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2154

[21]Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757

[22]Fort Bend County Engineering — Building Codes/Zoning

[23]Fort Bend County — Residential Development Permit

[24]Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions

[25]Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232 (Subdivisions)

[26]Texas Local Government Code Chapter 245 (Vested Rights)

[27]Texas Tax Code Chapter 156 (State HOT)

[28]Texas HB 2127 (Regulatory Consistency Act, eff. 9/1/2023)

[29]Fort Bend County Engineering

[30]Fort Bend County HHW Program

[31]Fort Bend County Road and Bridge

[32]Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

[33]TX Local Gov Code 351.903

[34]https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.26.htm

[35]Fort Bend County Animal Services

[36]Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 822

[37]TCEQ Outdoor Burning Rules (30 TAC 111)

[38]https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.545.htm

[39]TCEQ Construction General Permit

[40]Fort Bend County Subdivision Regulations Section 7

[41]Fort Bend County Engineering Regulations

[42]Fort Bend County Fire Marshal Permits

[43]Texas Railroad Commission LPG Permits

[44]Fort Bend County Environmental Health

[45]TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 365

[46]Texas Parks & Wildlife

[47]Fort Bend County Floodplain Management

[48]Fort Bend County Parks

[49]TX Penal Code 30.05