Is Newman & Westgate area, Houston 77098 likely to have a protest opportunity?

Harris County data shows 246 homes in this neighborhood group. 98% protest success rate. 160 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.

Newman & Westgate area, Houston 77098 — Harris County Property Tax Protest

Property tax protest data for the Newman & Westgate area, Houston 77098 (Neighborhood 8320.02) in Harris County. 246 homes, $251/sqft median.

What this means for your property

246 homes in this area were assessed at a median $251/sqft. With a 98% 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 246 others in Newman & Westgate area, Houston 77098

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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
Main area, Houston 77027	12	$251 same	100%
Del Norte & Blue Water area, Houston 77018	67	$251 same	97%
Bingle area, Houston 77055	14	$251 same	63%
Cedar area, Seabrook 77586	15	$250 same	75%
Fones & Fontana area, Tomball 77377	72	$251 same	95%

Neighborhoods with the closest median $/sq ft to Newman & Westgate area, Houston 77098.

Top flagged properties in Newman & Westgate area, Houston 77098

Address	% Above	$/Sqft	Est. Savings
2905 VIRGINIA ST	41%	$353	$3,081
2809 KIPLING ST	40%	$350	$7,136
2811 WESTGATE ST	37%	$345	$5,623
2815 WESTGATE ST	33%	$334	$5,316
2411 ROSAMOND ST	32%	$331	$6,511

Properties assessed highest above the neighborhood median.