Is Messina Harbor & Tuscany Farm area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 209 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 80 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.

Messina Harbor & Tuscany Farm area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Messina Harbor & Tuscany Farm area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2945.09) in Harris County. 209 homes, $150/sqft median.

What this means for your property

209 homes in this area were assessed at a median $150/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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See how your home compares to 209 others in Messina Harbor & Tuscany Farm 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
Jersey & Congo area, Jersey Village 77040	709	$150 same	94%
Whitaker Creek & Berkshire Forest area, Houston 77095	172	$150 same	87%
Windsor Castle & Long Castle area, Spring 77388	113	$150 same	98%
Ballinger & Therrell area, Houston 77064	1,044	$150 same	90%
Northampton Pines & Hampton Forest area, Spring 77389	81	$150 same	89%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Messina Harbor & Tuscany Farm area, Katy 77493.

Top flagged properties in Messina Harbor & Tuscany Farm area, Katy 77493

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
4339 TRECCIA CT	25%	$187	$1,296
4903 BELLA DANIELLE CT	24%	$186	$1,539
23602 MONTE LAGO LN	20%	$180	$1,019
23614 MONTE LAGO LN	19%	$178	$980
23622 MONTE LAGO LN	18%	$176	$807

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.