Is Briar Patch area, Houston 77077 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 66 homes in this neighborhood group. 92% protest success rate. 26 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.

Briar Patch area, Houston 77077 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Briar Patch area, Houston 77077 (Neighborhood 7958.07) in Harris County. 66 homes, $157/sqft median.

What this means for your property

66 homes in this area were assessed at a median $157/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 66 others in Briar Patch area, Houston 77077

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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
Pearl Lake & Mason area, Katy 77449	353	$158 same	89%
Manor Square & Lake Lodge area, Houston 77062	457	$158 same	90%
Chipstone Trail & Avenue A area, Katy 77493	52	$157 same	94%
Knight & El Paseo area, Houston 77054	27	$158 same	25%
Marilyn & Nannette area, Spring 77388	91	$158 same	84%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Briar Patch area, Houston 77077.

Top flagged properties in Briar Patch area, Houston 77077

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
12682 BRIAR PATCH RD	30%	$204	$1,166
12629 BRIAR PATCH RD	26%	$199	$1,033
12677 BRIAR PATCH RD	26%	$198	$1,006
12699 BRIAR PATCH RD	25%	$198	$987
12695 BRIAR PATCH RD	25%	$198	$987

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.