Is Lemac & Osby area, Houston 77096 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 224 homes in this neighborhood group. 92% protest success rate. 113 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.

Lemac & Osby area, Houston 77096 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Lemac & Osby area, Houston 77096 (Neighborhood 7455.01) in Harris County. 224 homes, $207/sqft median.

What this means for your property

224 homes in this area were assessed at a median $207/sqft. With a 92% 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 224 others in Lemac & Osby area, Houston 77096

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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
Threadall Park & Walden Hill area, Houston 77077	34	$207 same	100%
Sawbridge & Lasting Spring area, Spring 77389	455	$207 same	94%
Knightsbridge Park & Whitney area, Houston 77018	78	$207 same	95%
La Rue & Joe Annie area, Houston 77019	43	$207 same	79%
Rising Stream & Moonlit Mesa area, Houston 77063	240	$207 same	62%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Lemac & Osby area, Houston 77096.

Top flagged properties in Lemac & Osby area, Houston 77096

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
4422 CHEENA DR	69%	$350	$8,323
4438 LYMBAR DR	57%	$326	$6,681
4407 SARONG DR	56%	$323	$11,606
4318 LEMAC DR	53%	$318	$8,726
9902 CLIFFWOOD DR	38%	$286	$3,315

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.