Is Talton & Lake Forest area, Houston 77078 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 410 homes in this neighborhood group. 75% protest success rate. 73 hearings.

How do I file the protest in this neighborhood?

Use iFile, 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.

Talton & Lake Forest area, Houston 77078 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Talton & Lake Forest area, Houston 77078 (Neighborhood 1171.00) in Harris County. 410 homes, $133/sqft median.

What this means for your property

410 homes in this area were assessed at a median $133/sqft. With a 75% 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 HCAD, and a hearing script you can read at your informal hearing.

How does the protest process work?

You file a protest with HCAD (online via iFile), 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 Harris County is May 15. You must file before this date to protest your 2026 assessment.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 410 others in Talton & Lake Forest area, Houston 77078

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What's in your evidence packet

✓ 5 comparable properties matched to your home

✓ Assessment gap analysis with dollar amounts

✓ Harris County filing checklist

✓ Hearing script you can read word-for-word

✓ Comparable sales grid (PDF)

✓ Step-by-step iFile walkthrough

Compare similar neighborhoods in Harris County

Neighborhood	Homes	Median $/Sq Ft	Win Rate
Macleish & Grampin area, Houston 77084	1,099	$133 same	94%
Timber Ridge & Forest area, Baytown 77521	51	$133 same	100%
Hedgecroft & Crestwood area, Seabrook 77586	236	$133 same	95%
Pine Run & Castlegreen area, Spring 77388	109	$133 same	96%
River Oak & River Slate area, Kingwood 77345	49	$133 same	94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Talton & Lake Forest area, Houston 77078.

Top flagged properties in Talton & Lake Forest area, Houston 77078

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
9211 LAKE PARK DR	114%	$284	$991
9302 GLENCROFT ST	79%	$239	$1,077
9214 TALTON ST	77%	$236	$3,454
9302 RIBBONWOOD ST	76%	$235	$3,036
9230 TALTON ST	73%	$229	$2,709

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.