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Harris County · El Lago, TXEl Lago, TX property taxes. Values cooled. Check yours.
In January 2026, the typical home in El Lago was worth about $310,000, 6.3% below the August 2022 peak of $331,000. If your assessment still reflects peak-era prices, a protest may be worth filing.
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What El Lago home values did
El Lago values peaked in August 2022 and were 6.3% lower by January 2026. In the year to January 2026, they fell 3.1%. That's in line with Harris County as a whole (-2.5%).
Since January, values have risen 1.2% through August 2026.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $272,000 | +4.7% |
| January 2022 | $303,000 | +11.4% |
| January 2023 | $327,000 | +8.1% |
| January 2024 | $326,000 | -0.5% |
| January 2025 | $320,000 | -1.6% |
| January 2026 | $310,000 | -3.1% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $314,000 | +1.2% since January |
Peak since 2021: $331,000 in August 2022. January 2026 was 6.3% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical El Lago home lost 3.1% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the appraisal district should be able to explain it.
How El Lago compares nearby
Among 10 Harris County places, El Lago has the 1st largest drop from its peak and the 6th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 290th of 939 Texas places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $266,000 | -3.0% | -4.0% |
| Spring | $366,000 | -0.6% | -1.9% |
| Katy | $339,000 | -3.3% | -6.1% |
| Cypress | $407,000 | -1.6% | -2.6% |
| Pasadena | $221,000 | -4.0% | -5.6% |
| Baytown | $248,000 | -0.1% | -1.1% |
| Tomball | $363,000 | -0.8% | -2.5% |
| Humble | $257,000 | -2.5% | -4.0% |
| Atascocita | $312,000 | -1.9% | -5.9% |
| El Lago | $310,000 | -3.1% | -6.3% |
Deadline and where to file
El Lago values are set by the local appraisal district. May 15, or 30 days after the appraisal district's notice was delivered to you, whichever is later. A late protest is allowed only if the ARB finds good cause and the appraisal records have not yet been approved.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 protest deadline has passed, and a late protest is only possible with good cause before the records are approved, which has almost certainly happened by October. Your next realistic chance is for 2027 values: districts must mail notices by April 1, 2027 for homesteads (May 1 for other property, or as soon as practical after), and the deadline is May 15, 2027 or 30 days after delivery of your notice, whichever is later. May 15, 2027 falls on a Saturday, so confirm with your district whether it rolls to Monday, May 17. File early rather than relying on that.
The Harris County guide covers the full Texas protest process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a El Lago case
The numbers above describe the typical El Lago home, not yours. El Lago is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- You can request the non-confidential information the district used to value your home.
Get your El Lago appeal report
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Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: Texas Comptroller: Appraisal Protests and Appeals, Texas Comptroller: Regular Binding Arbitration, Texas Comptroller: Property Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, Texas Comptroller: Valuing Property (homestead 10% limit, notice dates). Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.