Key information for your property tax protest in Houston and Harris County.
Address: 13013 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040
Mailing: P.O. Box 922012, Houston, TX 77292-2012
Phone: (713) 957-7800
Website: hcad.org
Online Protest (iFile): owners.hcad.org
Property Search: search.hcad.org
File by May 15 or 30 days after receiving your Notice of Appraised Value — whichever is later.
Harris County processes 500,000+ protests annually — one of the most active protest counties in Texas.
Online (recommended): File at owners.hcad.org using HCAD's iFile system. Upload your evidence report as supporting documentation. No printing or mailing needed.
By mail: Send signed Form 50-132 to P.O. Box 922012, Houston, TX 77292-2012. Must be postmarked by the deadline. Use certified mail for proof of filing.
In person: Deliver to the HCAD office at 13013 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040. Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
After filing your protest, HCAD may offer you an online settlement through iSettle — an appraiser reviews your property and makes an offer you can accept or reject without attending a hearing in person. Not available for all properties.
TaxProtestTx covers residential properties throughout Harris County, including:
Under Texas Tax Code §41.461, you can request the evidence HCAD plans to use at your hearing. HCAD must provide it at least 14 days before. Include a written request when you file your protest.
Texas law (Tax Code Sec. 41.71) generally prohibits the appraisal district from raising your appraised value solely because you filed a protest.