Is North area, Houston 77098 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 26 homes in this neighborhood group. 36% protest success rate. 11 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.

North area, Houston 77098 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the North area, Houston 77098 (Neighborhood 7616.15) in Harris County. 26 homes, $256/sqft median.

What this means for your property

26 homes in this area were assessed at a median $256/sqft. If your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby, you may have grounds to protest your assessment. 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 26 others in North area, Houston 77098

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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
Westway area, Houston 77077	21	$255 same	75%
Manor Lake Estates area, Spring 77379	11	$255 same	100%
Sheffield Park & Fairhaven Manor area, Cypress 77433	29	$255 same	100%
Post Shadow Estate & Pleasant Shadows area, Spring 77389	36	$256 same	100%
Stockdick School & Pitts area, Katy 77493	13	$256 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to North area, Houston 77098.