Is Francis & Homan area, Baytown 77520 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 218 homes in this neighborhood group. 80% protest success rate. 25 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.

Francis & Homan area, Baytown 77520 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Francis & Homan area, Baytown 77520 (Neighborhood 2035.00) in Harris County. 218 homes, $113/sqft median.

What this means for your property

218 homes in this area were assessed at a median $113/sqft. With a 80% 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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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
Kings Path & King Harry area, Houston 77044	295	$113 same	82%
Malmedy & Bataan area, Houston 77033	1,412	$113 same	81%
Ashfield & Ashlock area, Houston 77082	287	$113 same	92%
Piney Forest & Grove Valley area, Houston 77084	81	$113 same	89%
Cottontail & Reuben White area, Crosby 77532	118	$113 same	75%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Francis & Homan area, Baytown 77520.

Top flagged properties in Francis & Homan area, Baytown 77520

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1802 FORT WORTH ST	165%	$300	$2,868
210 ALVA AVE	148%	$280	$2,753
13 HAFER AVE	137%	$268	$7,006
202 ALVA AVE	134%	$265	$3,347
412 STEWART AVE	130%	$260	$3,125

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.