Is Pelican Beach & Elm Shores area, Houston 77044 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 41 homes in this neighborhood group. 100% protest success rate. 28 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.

Pelican Beach & Elm Shores area, Houston 77044 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Pelican Beach & Elm Shores area, Houston 77044 (Neighborhood 2405.06) in Harris County. 41 homes, $195/sqft median.

What this means for your property

41 homes in this area were assessed at a median $195/sqft. With a 100% 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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 41 others in Pelican Beach & Elm Shores area, Houston 77044

$49 flat fee · No recurring fees — you keep 100% · 7-day money-back guarantee

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
Sable Stone & Parkwater area, Katy 77450	95	$195 same	92%
Rolling Glen & Hollow Glen area, Tomball 77375	57	$195 same	96%
Highlands Bayou & Blue Cove area, Cypress 77433	165	$195 same	96%
Charleston & Glen Cove area, Houston 77021	123	$195 same	67%
Folk Festival & Big Pine area, Cypress 77433	96	$195 same	97%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Pelican Beach & Elm Shores area, Houston 77044.

Top flagged properties in Pelican Beach & Elm Shores area, Houston 77044

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
16110 PELICAN BEACH LN	37%	$268	$6,379
16222 PELICAN BEACH LN	20%	$234	$2,940

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.