Is Rancho Grande & Mandate area, Houston 77049 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 1,532 homes in this neighborhood group. 66% protest success rate. 332 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.

Rancho Grande & Mandate area, Houston 77049 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Rancho Grande & Mandate area, Houston 77049 (Neighborhood 2344.05) in Harris County. 1,532 homes, $136/sqft median.

What this means for your property

1,532 homes in this area were assessed at a median $136/sqft. With a 66% 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 1,532 others in Rancho Grande & Mandate area, Houston 77049

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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
Bayridge & Oak area, Morgans Point 77571	71	$136 same	85%
Edenwood & Piney Heights area, Spring 77389	82	$136 same	97%
Upper Ridge & Davenport Hills area, Humble 77346	441	$136 same	94%
Palmway & Dumas area, Houston 77034	446	$136 same	83%
Ensbrook & Vanderford area, Houston 77099	1,378	$136 same	91%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Rancho Grande & Mandate area, Houston 77049.

Top flagged properties in Rancho Grande & Mandate area, Houston 77049

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
16506 PEYTON RIDGE CIR	31%	$178	$968
15518 SICOMORO VIEJO ST	25%	$170	$964
942 RANCHO GRANDE DR	24%	$168	$908
16530 PEYTON RIDGE CIR	23%	$167	$685
16539 PEYTON RIDGE CIR	23%	$167	$676

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.