Is Pine Needle & Pine Cone area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 16 homes in this neighborhood group. 100% protest success rate. 3 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.

Pine Needle & Pine Cone area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Pine Needle & Pine Cone area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2885.00) in Harris County. 16 homes, $173/sqft median.

What this means for your property

16 homes in this area were assessed at a median $173/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.

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See how your home compares to 16 others in Pine Needle & Pine Cone area, Katy 77493

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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
Silent Gulf & Slow River area, Houston 77082	121	$173 same	69%
Springview & Mona Lee area, Houston 77080	361	$173 same	96%
Spring Shadows Park & Shadybrook Meadow area, Houston 77080	111	$173 same	88%
Oxford Crescent area, Houston 77082	53	$173 same	95%
Tealpointe Ridge area, Tomball 77377	13	$173 same	60%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Pine Needle & Pine Cone area, Katy 77493.