Is Forked Bough & Hunters Trace area, Houston 77042 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 41 homes in this neighborhood group. 87% protest success rate. 15 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.

Forked Bough & Hunters Trace area, Houston 77042 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Forked Bough & Hunters Trace area, Houston 77042 (Neighborhood 7971.02) in Harris County. 41 homes, $176/sqft median.

What this means for your property

41 homes in this area were assessed at a median $176/sqft. With a 87% 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 41 others in Forked Bough & Hunters Trace 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
Trent & Lazy Pine area, Huffman 77336	85	$176 same	35%
Golden Sunshine & Autumn Harvest area, Houston 77064	532	$176 same	93%
Walraven & Smith area, Huffman 77336	52	$176 same	91%
Whitney & Julia area, Pasadena 77505	114	$176 same	92%
14th & Prairie Lea area, Cypress 77429	81	$176 same	45%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Forked Bough & Hunters Trace area, Houston 77042.

Top flagged properties in Forked Bough & Hunters Trace area, Houston 77042

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
1916 HUNTERS TRACE ST	32%	$232	$2,198
11205 FORKED BOUGH DR	17%	$206	$629
11207 FORKED BOUGH DR	16%	$204	$621

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.