Is Magnolia & Hackberry area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 90 homes in this neighborhood group. 82% protest success rate. 39 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.

Magnolia & Hackberry area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Magnolia & Hackberry area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2881.00) in Harris County. 90 homes, $160/sqft median.

What this means for your property

90 homes in this area were assessed at a median $160/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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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
Van Trease & Everglades area, Deer Park 77536	264	$160 same	87%
Ruhman Fields & Brown Lake area, Houston 77008	97	$160 same	49%
Lamplight Trail & Irish Mist area, Katy 77450	216	$160 same	95%
Dayhill & Lapeer area, Spring 77379	61	$160 same	92%
Dewalt & Beckley area, Houston 77088	43	$160 same	80%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Magnolia & Hackberry area, Katy 77493.

Top flagged properties in Magnolia & Hackberry area, Katy 77493

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
6405 WILLOW LN	41%	$225	$3,650
2934 REDBUD ST	39%	$222	$3,227
6302 MAGNOLIA ST	37%	$218	$3,508
6121 MAGNOLIA ST	32%	$211	$2,030
6110 OAK LN	26%	$202	$6,002

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.