Is 27th & 26th area, Houston 77008 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 288 homes in this neighborhood group. 92% protest success rate. 200 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.

27th & 26th area, Houston 77008 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the 27th & 26th area, Houston 77008 (Neighborhood 8305.10) in Harris County. 288 homes, $277/sqft median.

What this means for your property

288 homes in this area were assessed at a median $277/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.

Check your property

See how your home compares to 288 others in 27th & 26th area, Houston 77008

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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
Glen Haven & Underwood area, Houston 77025	80	$277 same	73%
Judalon & Pagewood area, Houston 77056	258	$277 same	91%
Glencove area, Houston 77007	5	$277 same	100%
Viano & Cuadro area, Houston 77055	15	$277 same	100%
Briarglen area, Houston 77027	7	$278 same	100%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to 27th & 26th area, Houston 77008.

Top flagged properties in 27th & 26th area, Houston 77008

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
109 E 26TH ST	97%	$548	$20,620
718 WILDER ST	59%	$441	$6,430
2610 CORTLANDT ST	41%	$392	$3,690
2009 COLUMBIA ST	41%	$390	$2,840
2011 COLUMBIA ST	34%	$370	$1,959

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.