Is Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 403 homes in this neighborhood group. 88% protest success rate. 104 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.

Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091 (Neighborhood 8064.00) in Harris County. 403 homes, $157/sqft median.

What this means for your property

403 homes in this area were assessed at a median $157/sqft. With a 88% 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 403 others in Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091

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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
Oakdale & Prospect area, Houston 77004	147	$157 same	85%
Bayou & Ivy Parkway area, Houston 77077	74	$157 same	98%
Cambridge area, Houston 77054	124	$157 same	93%
Brant & Mallard area, Katy 77493	233	$157 same	98%
Preserve & Pleasant Springs area, Houston 77089	463	$157 same	92%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091.

Top flagged properties in Donovan & Cottage Oak area, Houston 77091

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
5431 ALBA RD	85%	$291	$10,666
5418 PARK PLAZA DR	66%	$260	$4,582
5303 BRINKMAN ST	62%	$254	$4,238
1015 W DONOVAN ST	51%	$237	$3,589
1019 MARCELLA ST	48%	$233	$4,386

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.