Is Hershe & Oats area, Houston 77020 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 323 homes in this neighborhood group. 90% protest success rate. 115 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.

Hershe & Oats area, Houston 77020 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Hershe & Oats area, Houston 77020 (Neighborhood 7110.01) in Harris County. 323 homes, $177/sqft median.

What this means for your property

323 homes in this area were assessed at a median $177/sqft. With a 90% 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
Hillside Bayou & Harwood Springs area, Houston 77080	69	$177 same	94%
Del Monte & Olympia area, Houston 77063	222	$177 same	88%
Lighthouse area, Houston 77058	24	$177 same	69%
Stillwood & Sedgie area, Houston 77080	127	$177 same	84%
Kingsbridge area, Houston 77077	41	$177 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Hershe & Oats area, Houston 77020.

Top flagged properties in Hershe & Oats area, Houston 77020

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
2006 WORMS ST	19%	$210	$762
2004 WORMS ST	18%	$209	$752
3903 SUMPTER ST	18%	$209	$705
2413 CHEW ST	16%	$205	$825
2411 CHEW ST	16%	$205	$825

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.