Stuck with an inflated property assessment, making your property taxes even higher? Tried to appeal your property taxes in the past and were unsuccessful? If so, you aren’t alone. For example, in 2023, despite taking the time to prepare all of the documentation and attend a hearing, the majority of Orleans Parish property owners did not receive any relief during the Board of Review appeal process. Don't miss out on your next opportunity to obtain a fair valuation and try to lower your taxes.
The Stow Firm offers several property tax appeal services, for residential and commercial properties in Louisiana and beyond. We offer representation beginning during the Open Tax Roll period, but can also assist if you are further along in the appeal process, including representation to your local Parish Board of Review or before the Louisiana Tax Commission. In Louisiana, if you would like to challenge your property assessment, you must first appeal to your local Board of Review and then, if you disagree with the result of the Board of Review’s decision about the value of your property, you have the option to appeal, in writing, to the Louisiana Tax Commission. If you do not appeal to the Tax Commission, then the decision of the Board of Review is final and that valuation will be used to determine your property taxes for years to come, even if you believe it is incorrect. In some Parishes, like St. Tammany Parish, you must appeal directly to the Assessor's Office before being permitted to appeal to the Board of Review.
The Stow Firm has an excellent track record in this area and has saved our clients thousands of dollars off of their tax bills. To allow property owners of all income levels to receive assistance, we have developed a streamlined residential property appeal system that allows us to offer these services to more clients at a much lower rate than was previously feasible. We also offer comprehensive appeal services for commercial property owners.
Tax Sales, the sale of real estate property due to the failure to pay back taxes, can be a lucrative investment vehicle. But, such investments often involve litigation to realize your full profit potential. At the Stow Firm, we have extensive experience litigating Tax Sale investments, including precedent-setting wins in the Louisiana Supreme Court. We represent tax sale purchasers in suits to confirm tax sale title(s) and ownership with or without cancellations of mortgages and other encumbrances. When a tax sale owner only obtains a fractional ownership interest, we can also guide the investor in the needed partition proceedings. Our efficient processes and subject matter knowledge make us a go-to resource for both individual investors and investment funds.
We also represent investors in tax sale adjacent matters, such as disputes with the City of New Orleans concerning additional back taxes and fees, like blight citations, on purchased tax sale properties.
Looking for legal assistance with other property tax matters? Our office assists in a variety of other real estate and property tax issues, such as homestead exemption litigation disputes, back tax issues, and the like. Contact us to discuss your particular situation and how we may be able to assist.