Is Universal & Shiner area, Houston 77072 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 242 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 52 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.

Universal & Shiner area, Houston 77072 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Universal & Shiner area, Houston 77072 (Neighborhood 665.01) in Harris County. 242 homes, $133/sqft median.

What this means for your property

242 homes in this area were assessed at a median $133/sqft. With a 89% 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 242 others in Universal & Shiner area, Houston 77072

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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
Grasmere & Hamblin area, Cypress 77429	53	$133 same	71%
Pebble Bank & Fox Arrow area, Houston 77041	474	$133 same	95%
Sunny Ridge & Shango area, Houston 77095	107	$133 same	33%
Enchanted Hollow & Tonydale area, Spring 77388	208	$133 same	83%
Willow Wind & Inglebrook area, Houston 77083	101	$133 same	94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Universal & Shiner area, Houston 77072.

Top flagged properties in Universal & Shiner area, Houston 77072

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
7502 SHINER LN	40%	$186	$1,490
11934 STROUD DR	31%	$174	$1,148
12002 STROUD DR	30%	$172	$1,425
12055 SELA LN	29%	$172	$1,046
7323 RIPTIDE DR	29%	$171	$1,075

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.