What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraisal district's assessed value of your home. In Texas, you file a protest with your county's Appraisal Review Board (ARB), present evidence that your home is overvalued, and the ARB issues a ruling.

What's the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). There are no extensions.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Texas homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year. Success rates range from 80-91% when homeowners bring comparable sales evidence.

What percent of homes in ZIP 77083 are overassessed?

23.1% of homes in Houston ZIP 77083 (2,125 of 9,188 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on HCAD public records.

How do I protest my property taxes in Houston ZIP 77083?

File a Notice of Protest with HCAD by May 15 each year. HCAD accepts iFile online protests. Most cases settle informally if you bring strong comparable-sale evidence. 2026 deadline has passed — next protest window is April-May 2027.

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ZIP 77083 property tax overassessment report

23.1% of homes in Houston ZIP 77083 (2,125 of 9,188 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $2,110,281.

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9,188

Homes in ZIP

2,125

Flagged as overassessed

23.1%

$46,189

Avg overage / home

$268,809

Typical value

~$136/sqft

Harris County · 2026 protest window closed

Next: HCAD 2027 values mail late March-April. Protest deadline: May 15, 2027.

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 77083

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from HCAD public records. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Market val	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
8XXX KENWELL DR	3,184	2001	$608,022	$433,024	$174,998	40.4%	$4,042
1XXXX OAK BEND FOREST DR	3,313	2016	$610,847	$450,568	$160,279	35.6%	$3,702
7XXX RIO BLANCO DR	1,562	2002	$363,373	$212,432	$150,941	71.1%	$3,487
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,685	2021	$379,775	$229,160	$150,615	65.7%	$3,479
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	1,685	2021	$379,775	$229,160	$150,615	65.7%	$3,479
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,680	2021	$375,507	$228,480	$147,027	64.4%	$3,396
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,680	2021	$375,507	$228,480	$147,027	64.4%	$3,396
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,680	2021	$375,507	$228,480	$147,027	64.4%	$3,396
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	1,680	2021	$375,507	$228,480	$147,027	64.4%	$3,396
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,685	2021	$376,140	$229,160	$146,980	64.1%	$3,395
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,680	2020	$372,418	$228,480	$143,938	63%	$3,325
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	1,917	2021	$402,874	$260,712	$142,162	54.5%	$3,284
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	1,685	2021	$370,922	$229,160	$141,762	61.9%	$3,275
7XXX POUTER DR	2,327	2019	$455,703	$316,472	$139,231	44%	$3,216
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	1,896	2021	$396,492	$257,856	$138,636	53.8%	$3,202
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	2,005	2021	$409,252	$272,680	$136,572	50.1%	$3,155
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	2,261	2021	$443,087	$307,496	$135,591	44.1%	$3,132
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	1,917	2021	$395,238	$260,712	$134,526	51.6%	$3,108
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	2,591	2021	$483,640	$352,376	$131,264	37.3%	$3,032
3XXX AVONDALE VIEW DR	2,591	2021	$483,624	$352,376	$131,248	37.2%	$3,032
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	2,591	2021	$483,304	$352,376	$130,928	37.2%	$3,024
1XXXX MARSTON VINEYARD DR	2,767	2021	$499,753	$376,312	$123,441	32.8%	$2,851
1XXXX CARVEL LN	1,856	2018	$367,023	$252,416	$114,607	45.4%	$2,647
7XXX GRANITE TERRACE LN	1,410	2019	$303,936	$191,760	$112,176	58.5%	$2,591
1XXXX EL GRANDE DR	2,296	2017	$423,579	$312,256	$111,323	35.7%	$2,572

Data: HCAD public records, Harris County, ZIP 77083. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Texas Public Information Act. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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