Edmunson Barnhart Knight

Edmunson Barnhart Knight has been Eugene's trusted property tax advocate for over three decades. Our experienced team handles property tax appeals and assessment challenges for homeowners, investors, and commercial property owners throughout Lane County and beyond. We understand that rising property taxes can strain budgets and hurt business profitability. That's why we focus exclusively on achieving meaningful tax reductions through thorough assessment analysis and aggressive advocacy. Our attorneys have successfully challenged thousands of property assessments, securing millions in tax savings for Oregon property owners. We combine legal expertise with deep knowledge of local real estate markets to build winning appeals.

Our comprehensive property tax services include residential and commercial assessment appeals, exemption applications, and ongoing tax planning consultation. We handle everything from single-family home appeals to complex commercial property disputes involving shopping centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities. Specific services include market value analysis, comparable sales research, property inspection and documentation, appeal preparation and filing, hearing representation, and negotiations with assessors' offices. We also assist with senior citizen property tax deferrals, disability exemptions, veteran exemptions, and hardship applications. For commercial clients, we provide multi-year tax planning strategies and help identify assessment errors that could affect future tax bills. Our goal is not just winning your current appeal, but ensuring fair assessments going forward.

We begin every case with a detailed consultation to review your property tax notices and assess your appeal potential. We'll examine your current assessment, recent comparable sales, and any property-specific factors that might support a reduction. Once we agree to take your case, our team conducts comprehensive market research and property analysis. We prepare all necessary documentation and file your appeal within strict deadlines. We handle all communications with Lane County Assessor's office and represent you at hearings if required. Throughout the process, you'll receive regular updates on your case status. Most residential appeals resolve within 3-4 months, while complex commercial cases may take 6-12 months.

We primarily serve Lane County including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Florence, and surrounding communities. Our practice extends throughout the southern Willamette Valley and Oregon coast when cases warrant our specialized expertise. Our long-standing relationships with local assessors' offices and deep knowledge of regional property markets make us particularly effective for Eugene-area property owners. We understand local assessment practices and know how to navigate the specific procedures used by Lane County and neighboring jurisdictions.