Is Lou Ellen area, Houston 77018 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 7 homes in this neighborhood group. 89% protest success rate. 516,654 county-wide protests (2024).

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.

Lou Ellen area, Houston 77018 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Lou Ellen area, Houston 77018 (Neighborhood 8077.08) in Harris County. 7 homes, $193/sqft median.

What this means for your property

7 homes in this area were assessed at a median $193/sqft. With a 89% 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 7 others in Lou Ellen area, Houston 77018

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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
Calvert & Treichel area, Tomball 77377	142	$193 same	92%
Post Oak Falls & Colorado Bend Park area, Cypress 77433	103	$193 same	86%
Marnel & Silber area, Houston 77055	54	$193 same	61%
Bonner View & Bonner area, Houston 77007	33	$193 same	92%
San Saba Canyon & Comal Bend area, Cypress 77429	58	$193 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Lou Ellen area, Houston 77018.