Is Spencer & Josh area, La Porte 77571 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 212 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 61 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.

Spencer & Josh area, La Porte 77571 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Spencer & Josh area, La Porte 77571 (Neighborhood 2174.02) in Harris County. 212 homes, $141/sqft median.

What this means for your property

212 homes in this area were assessed at a median $141/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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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
Navaho & Pecos Valley area, Katy 77449	288	$141 same	94%
Ojeman Villas area, Houston 77055	12	$141 same	67%
Kinloch & Kevinkay area, Houston 77084	192	$141 same	93%
Broadway & Broadway St area, La Porte 77571	32	$141 same	100%
Dezirae & Yesenia Palm area, Houston 77021	16	$141 same	90%

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

Top flagged properties in Spencer & Josh area, La Porte 77571

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
101 ERIN CT	23%	$174	$1,074
205 CULLEN CT	20%	$170	$837
208 SPENCER LNDG E	19%	$168	$767
205 JAMIE CT	18%	$167	$765
118 TANYA DR	17%	$166	$682

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.