Is East & 5th area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 166 homes in this neighborhood group. 75% protest success rate. 65 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.

East & 5th area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the East & 5th area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2923.02) in Harris County. 166 homes, $228/sqft median.

What this means for your property

166 homes in this area were assessed at a median $228/sqft. With a 75% 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 166 others in East & 5th 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
Kitzman & Bending Cypress area, Cypress 77429	53	$228 same	93%
Foley & Sundown Meadows area, Crosby 77532	87	$228 same	48%
Piney Corners & Fm 2920 area, Waller 77484	21	$228 same	0.0%
Tilson & Frontier area, Houston 77041	122	$228 same	45%
Kings Lake Estates & New Oak area, Humble 77346	127	$228 same	86%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to East & 5th area, Katy 77493.

Top flagged properties in East & 5th area, Katy 77493

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5514 10TH ST	252%	$801	$76,516
5225 E 5TH ST	232%	$757	$39,716
1816 EAST AVE	220%	$730	$16,871
5714 10TH ST	161%	$595	$35,569
1626 EAST AVE	151%	$572	$12,967

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.