Is Garfield & Sylvan area, La Porte 77571 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 19 homes in this neighborhood group. 82% protest success rate. 11 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.

Garfield & Sylvan area, La Porte 77571 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Garfield & Sylvan area, La Porte 77571 (Neighborhood 2167.00) in Harris County. 19 homes, $217/sqft median.

What this means for your property

19 homes in this area were assessed at a median $217/sqft. With a 82% 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 19 others in Garfield & Sylvan area, La Porte 77571

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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
Feagan & Dickson area, Houston 77007	567	$216 same	93%
Gingerleaf area, Houston 77055	21	$216 same	46%
Pinto Point & Prairie Falcon area, Spring 77389	119	$216 same	91%
Shadow Grass & Silhouette area, Katy 77493	85	$216 same	97%
Concha & Brancott area, Houston 77096	43	$217 same	93%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Garfield & Sylvan area, La Porte 77571.

Top flagged properties in Garfield & Sylvan area, La Porte 77571

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
210 CYPRESS ST	65%	$358	$14,441
140 HAZEL ST	27%	$275	$3,341
212 SYLVAN ST	26%	$272	$1,932
230 GARFIELD ST	19%	$258	$1,486
231 NORTH FORREST AVE	16%	$252	$1,385

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.