Is Longmont & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 404 homes in this neighborhood group. 82% protest success rate. 130 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.

Longmont & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Longmont & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7914.09) in Harris County. 404 homes, $134/sqft median.

What this means for your property

404 homes in this area were assessed at a median $134/sqft. With a 82% 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 404 others in Longmont & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042

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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
Whitewood & Lockridge area, Spring 77373	445	$134 same	89%
Flamingo & Bay Club area, Seabrook 77586	80	$134 same	74%
Royal Timbers & Armor Oaks area, Humble 77339	386	$134 same	94%
Twigsworth & Droitwich area, Humble 77346	103	$134 same	97%
Leicester & Charidges area, Houston 77034	423	$134 same	82%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Longmont & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Longmont & Briar Forest area, Houston 77042

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
10266 LONGMONT DR	58%	$211	$1,739
10222 LONGMONT DR	46%	$195	$1,658
10284 LONGMONT DR	44%	$193	$1,578
10290 LONGMONT DR	44%	$193	$1,578
10322 LONGMONT DR	44%	$193	$1,578

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.