Is 26th & Aurora area, Houston 77009 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 769 homes in this neighborhood group. 93% protest success rate. 439 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.

26th & Aurora area, Houston 77009 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the 26th & Aurora area, Houston 77009 (Neighborhood 8305.08) in Harris County. 769 homes, $407/sqft median.

What this means for your property

769 homes in this area were assessed at a median $407/sqft. With a 93% 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 769 others in 26th & Aurora area, Houston 77009

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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
Shetland & Waring area, Houston 77027	394	$408 same	94%
Lindenwood & Willowend area, Houston 77024	257	$408 +$1.1	85%
Lehigh & Sunset area, Houston 77005	299	$405 -$2.1	94%
Estancia & Congressional area, Spring 77389	10	$409 +$2.2	40%
White Wing & Rancho Bauer area, Houston 77079	50	$409 +$2.3	91%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 26th & Aurora area, Houston 77009.

Top flagged properties in 26th & Aurora area, Houston 77009

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
907 ROBBIE ST	218%	$1293	$32,223
804 CLIO ST	176%	$1124	$31,344
731 E 27TH ST	169%	$1096	$15,431
1102 E 23RD ST	168%	$1092	$19,536
4408 EDSEE ST	167%	$1087	$15,222

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.