Is Mountain Forest area, Katy 77449 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 21 homes in this neighborhood group. 83% protest success rate. 6 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.

Mountain Forest area, Katy 77449 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Mountain Forest area, Katy 77449 (Neighborhood 13.01) in Harris County. 21 homes, $177/sqft median.

What this means for your property

21 homes in this area were assessed at a median $177/sqft. With a 83% 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.

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See how your home compares to 21 others in Mountain Forest area, Katy 77449

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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
Prospect & Binz area, Houston 77004	121	$177 same	44%
Alannah Lagoon & Auto Park area, Houston 77083	26	$177 same	25%
Post Oak Timber area, Houston 77056	76	$177 same	78%
Bayou Pointe area, Houston 77063	62	$177 same	92%
Mile & Dermott area, Houston 77065	378	$177 same	83%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Mountain Forest area, Katy 77449.

Top flagged properties in Mountain Forest area, Katy 77449

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5315 MOUNTAIN FOREST DR	36%	$241	$1,086
5318 MOUNTAIN FOREST DR	27%	$226	$741
5331 MOUNTAIN FOREST DR	19%	$210	$426
5334 MOUNTAIN FOREST DR	18%	$210	$415
5302 MOUNTAIN FOREST DR	18%	$209	$399

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.