Is 6th & 5th area, Baytown 77520 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 50 homes in this neighborhood group. 75% protest success rate. 4 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.

6th & 5th area, Baytown 77520 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the 6th & 5th area, Baytown 77520 (Neighborhood 2037.00) in Harris County. 50 homes, $119/sqft median.

What this means for your property

50 homes in this area were assessed at a median $119/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.

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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
Reamer & Shadow Crest area, Houston 77074	354	$119 same	85%
Orchard & Adeline area, Houston 77054	24	$119 same	90%
Wilkshire & Rothchilde area, Houston 77069	87	$119 same	100%
Silky Leaf & Remington Bend area, Houston 77073	409	$119 same	95%
Sageroyal & Sageaspen area, Houston 77089	1,201	$119 same	90%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 6th & 5th area, Baytown 77520.

Top flagged properties in 6th & 5th area, Baytown 77520

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1603 N 7TH ST	31%	$156	$748
1800 N 7TH ST	26%	$149	$641
1806 N 5TH ST	21%	$143	$447
1802 N 5TH ST	19%	$141	$406
1706 N 7TH ST	18%	$140	$325

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.