Is Barbee & La Branch area, Houston 77004 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 17 homes in this neighborhood group. 75% protest success rate. 8 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.

Barbee & La Branch area, Houston 77004 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Barbee & La Branch area, Houston 77004 (Neighborhood 7600.05) in Harris County. 17 homes, $236/sqft median.

What this means for your property

17 homes in this area were assessed at a median $236/sqft. With a 75% 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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 17 others in Barbee & La Branch area, Houston 77004

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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
Augusta area, Houston 77057	27	$235 same	95%
Sheridan & Holcombe area, Houston 77030	52	$235 same	80%
Nicholas Grove & Westview area, Houston 77055	30	$235 same	57%
Stockdick School area, Katy 77493	12	$236 same	90%
Hidden Oaks & Golden Birch area, Tomball 77375	12	$235 same	0.0%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Barbee & La Branch area, Houston 77004.

Top flagged properties in Barbee & La Branch area, Houston 77004

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
4001 HAMILTON	272%	$875	$22,362
1908 ISABELLA ST	110%	$495	$5,718
1602 BARBEE ST	55%	$366	$2,426
1614 BARBEE ST	39%	$327	$1,708
4208 CRAWFORD ST	25%	$295	$1,200

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.