Is Cantigny Lake & Thief River Falls area, Katy 77493 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 499 homes in this neighborhood group. 88% protest success rate. 211 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.

Cantigny Lake & Thief River Falls area, Katy 77493 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Cantigny Lake & Thief River Falls area, Katy 77493 (Neighborhood 2951.10) in Harris County. 499 homes, $149/sqft median.

What this means for your property

499 homes in this area were assessed at a median $149/sqft. With a 88% 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 499 others in Cantigny Lake & Thief River Falls 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
Foxtail Fern & Coast Redwood area, Katy 77493	99	$149 same	67%
Saddlewood & Maplewood area, Katy 77449	49	$149 same	100%
Pecan Forest & Mcdaniels area, Baytown 77521	18	$149 same	100%
Hillside Park & Concord Hill area, Cypress 77433	343	$149 same	94%
Eaglecove & Uppercove area, Houston 77064	251	$149 same	95%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Cantigny Lake & Thief River Falls area, Katy 77493.

Top flagged properties in Cantigny Lake & Thief River Falls area, Katy 77493

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
24403 AVANTI DR	38%	$206	$2,344
24431 WHITE SPRUCE LN	26%	$188	$1,377
24302 TWIN COVE CT	24%	$186	$1,271
24426 WHITE SPRUCE LN	22%	$182	$1,156
24314 FOUR WILLOWS LN	22%	$182	$1,095

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.