Is Dabney & Kress area, Houston 77026 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 458 homes in this neighborhood group. 66% protest success rate. 71 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.

Dabney & Kress area, Houston 77026 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Dabney & Kress area, Houston 77026 (Neighborhood 7028.00) in Harris County. 458 homes, $135/sqft median.

What this means for your property

458 homes in this area were assessed at a median $135/sqft. With a 66% 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
Landau Park & Morningbrook area, Spring 77379	135	$135 same	93%
Richview & Regional Park area, Houston 77060	290	$135 same	55%
Albee & Defoe area, Katy 77449	159	$135 same	93%
Bucktrout & Prince George area, Katy 77449	761	$135 same	91%
Park Harbor Estates & Park Harbor area, Houston 77084	114	$135 same	94%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Dabney & Kress area, Houston 77026.

Top flagged properties in Dabney & Kress area, Houston 77026

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
3910 HOFFMAN ST	254%	$476	$12,783
3914 HOFFMAN ST	152%	$338	$5,437
4505 KRESS ST	82%	$246	$2,342
4105 DABNEY ST	81%	$244	$1,208
4214 WOOLWORTH ST	74%	$234	$5,333

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.