Is Stolz & Piedmont Forest area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 591 homes in this neighborhood group. 90% protest success rate. 253 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.

Stolz & Piedmont Forest area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Stolz & Piedmont Forest area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2945.08) in Harris County. 591 homes, $155/sqft median.

What this means for your property

591 homes in this area were assessed at a median $155/sqft. With a 90% 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
Briarstone Harbor & Dovetail Colony area, Katy 77493	83	$155 same	75%
Three Forks & Holly Lake area, Katy 77450	264	$155 same	89%
Chateau Bend & Amberlight area, Katy 77450	287	$155 same	97%
Holy See & Bauer Hockley area, Hockley 77447	9	$155 same	0.0%
Whispering Rock & Roserock area, Spring 77388	293	$155 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Stolz & Piedmont Forest area, Katy 77493.

Top flagged properties in Stolz & Piedmont Forest area, Katy 77493

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
4843 SAN GREGORIO LN	24%	$191	$1,132
23738 PADOVA GARDENS DR	23%	$190	$1,052
23822 TRIBANO CT	20%	$186	$1,045
4903 MARINA SHORES CT	19%	$184	$1,010
4515 TERRAZZA VERDE DR	18%	$183	$883

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.