Is Ventana Ridge & Venetian Lagoon area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 56 homes in this neighborhood group. 100% protest success rate. 56 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.

Ventana Ridge & Venetian Lagoon area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Ventana Ridge & Venetian Lagoon area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2945.12) in Harris County. 56 homes, $128/sqft median.

What this means for your property

56 homes in this area were assessed at a median $128/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 56 others in Ventana Ridge & Venetian Lagoon 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
Marrs & Barwood Bend area, Houston 77065	16	$128 same	78%
Cinnamon Creek & White Hart area, Houston 77084	89	$128 same	45%
Stanton Lake & Roland Canyon area, Cypress 77433	221	$128 same	95%
Pinewood Bluff & Pine Cluster area, Humble 77346	184	$128 same	97%
Garden & Misty Ridge area, Houston 77071	226	$128 same	89%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Ventana Ridge & Venetian Lagoon area, Katy 77493.