Is 16th & Fifteenth area, West Columbia likely to have a protest opportunity?

Brazoria County data shows 42 homes in this neighborhood group. 88% protest success rate. 60,222 county-wide protests (2024).

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use BCAD eProtest, keep files from this neighborhood packet, and file before the May 15 deadline.

How much does a Texas property tax protest cost?

Most counties charge no filing fee. This service fee covers your evidence packet and filing workflow support.

Do I need an attorney to file a property tax protest?

No. Texans can often file directly through the CAD's iFile system and upload your support documents for review.

What is the first step to filing a protest?

Confirm your filing deadline from the Notice of Appraised Value and begin preparing comparable sales evidence first.

16th & Fifteenth area, West Columbia — Brazoria County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the 16th & Fifteenth area, West Columbia (Neighborhood S8222) in Brazoria County. 42 homes, $75/sqft median.

What this means for your property

42 homes in this area were assessed at a median $75/sqft. With a 88% protest success rate, most homeowners who challenged their assessment received a reduction. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties, you likely have grounds to protest. An evidence packet shows exactly how your assessment compares — with the specific comps and data you'd present at a hearing.

What's in the evidence packet?

5 comparable properties matched to your home, an assessment gap analysis showing where your value exceeds comps, a filing checklist for BCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with BCAD (online via BCAD eProtest), attend an informal hearing where you present your evidence, and most cases settle right there. The evidence packet gives you everything you need for that hearing.

What's the deadline?

The protest deadline for Brazoria County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 42 others in 16th & Fifteenth area, West Columbia

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Brazoria County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step BCAD eProtest walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Brazoria County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
County Road 543 & Fort area, Angleton 77515	7	$76 +$1.1	—
2nd & Broad area, Freeport 77541	6	$69 -$5.2	—
Brazos St & Riverside area, Iowa Colony 77583	30	$80 +$5.9	—
Verde area, Clute 77531	36	$68 -$6.3	—
Fern & Huisache area, Lake Jackson 77566	20	$63 -$11	—

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 16th & Fifteenth area, West Columbia.

Top flagged properties in 16th & Fifteenth area, West Columbia

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
210 S 16TH ST	74%	$129	$2,268
202 HAMILTON ST	30%	$97	$557
BROAD	28%	$95	$738
406 E JACKSON ST	25%	$93	$863
206 S 15TH ST	24%	$93	$1,177

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.