Is Eldridge & Forest Lodge area, Houston 77070 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 222 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 89 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.

Eldridge & Forest Lodge area, Houston 77070 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Eldridge & Forest Lodge area, Houston 77070 (Neighborhood 142.00) in Harris County. 222 homes, $126/sqft median.

What this means for your property

222 homes in this area were assessed at a median $126/sqft. With a 93% 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 222 others in Eldridge & Forest Lodge area, Houston 77070

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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
Newquay & Oakham area, Houston 77085	734	$126 same	85%
Chriswood & Ivyforest area, Cypress 77429	466	$125 same	91%
Winstrome & Slocom area, Katy 77449	87	$125 same	100%
Deer Timbers & Dawn Mist area, Humble 77346	749	$125 same	88%
Sandestine & Cross Springs area, Houston 77095	93	$125 same	93%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Eldridge & Forest Lodge area, Houston 77070.

Top flagged properties in Eldridge & Forest Lodge area, Houston 77070

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
14810 HOYA CT	41%	$177	$2,672
12603 OAKCROFT DR	40%	$176	$2,048
14602 OAK BLUFF CT	39%	$174	$1,776
12523 OAKCROFT DR	35%	$170	$2,227
14702 N ELDRIDGE PKY	33%	$167	$1,304

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.