Is Mossy Trail & Autumn Fern area, Katy 77450 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 216 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 96 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.

Mossy Trail & Autumn Fern area, Katy 77450 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Mossy Trail & Autumn Fern area, Katy 77450 (Neighborhood 2939.00) in Harris County. 216 homes, $148/sqft median.

What this means for your property

216 homes in this area were assessed at a median $148/sqft. With a 93% 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
Autumn Park & Mossy Log area, Houston 77084	144	$148 same	94%
Troulon & Tanager area, Houston 77036	326	$148 same	90%
Houghton & Kingsland area, Katy 77450	516	$148 same	95%
Sea Channel & Breezeway area, Seabrook 77586	39	$148 same	100%
Smith & 3rd area, Huffman 77336	65	$148 same	63%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Mossy Trail & Autumn Fern area, Katy 77450.

Top flagged properties in Mossy Trail & Autumn Fern area, Katy 77450

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
2018 HICKORY BAY CT	34%	$198	$1,773
2023 MOSSY TRAIL DR	33%	$197	$1,674
2011 MOSSY TRAIL DR	30%	$192	$1,479
2030 MOSSY TRAIL DR	25%	$185	$1,247
2014 HICKORY BAY CT	22%	$181	$1,126

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.