Duffy Kekel

Duffy Kekel has been helping Portland property owners reduce their tax burden for over two decades. The firm specializes in property tax appeals and assessment challenges for both residential and commercial properties throughout Oregon. Their approach combines detailed market analysis with deep knowledge of local assessment practices. What sets this practice apart is their track record with complex commercial properties and multi-family residential buildings. They've successfully challenged assessments on everything from small retail spaces to large industrial complexes. The team understands that every property is unique and requires a tailored strategy for maximum tax savings.

The firm offers comprehensive property tax appeal services starting with free assessment reviews to identify potential savings opportunities. They handle formal appeals to county assessment boards and represent clients at hearings when necessary. Their commercial property expertise includes analysis of income approaches, cost approaches, and comparable sales data to build strong cases. For residential properties, they focus on comparable sales analysis and identification of assessment errors or inappropriate valuations. The team also provides ongoing monitoring services to catch future over-assessments early. They work with appraisers and market analysts to ensure all evidence supports the client's position. Additional services include tax exemption applications for qualifying properties and consultation on property improvements that might affect future assessments.

The process begins with a comprehensive property evaluation where they analyze your current assessment against market data and comparable properties. They'll identify specific grounds for appeal and estimate potential savings before moving forward. If an appeal is warranted, they prepare detailed evidence packages including market studies, property condition reports, and legal documentation. They handle all filing requirements and represent you at county hearings. Throughout the process, they keep you informed of progress and strategy decisions. Most appeals are resolved within 3-6 months, depending on the complexity and local hearing schedules.

Serving Portland and the greater Portland metropolitan area, including Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. They're familiar with assessment practices across all local jurisdictions and maintain relationships with county assessors' offices throughout the region. While focused on the Portland metro, they occasionally handle complex commercial appeals in other Oregon counties when the case warrants their specialized expertise.