Kelly Hart Pitre

Kelly Hart Pitre provides comprehensive property tax consulting services to New Orleans area property owners facing excessive assessments. Our firm combines real estate law expertise with detailed knowledge of Louisiana's property tax system to help clients achieve fair assessments and reduce their tax burden. We've handled property tax appeals throughout Southeast Louisiana for over two decades. Our team understands how different parishes assess properties and what evidence persuades assessors to reduce valuations. Whether you own a single-family home or a portfolio of commercial properties, we have the experience to evaluate your case and pursue maximum tax savings through strategic appeals.

We offer complete property tax appeal services from initial assessment review through formal hearings. Our residential services include homestead exemption applications, assessment appeals for over-valued homes, and protests of post-improvement reassessments. We help homeowners understand their assessment notices and identify potential savings opportunities. For commercial property owners, we provide detailed valuation analysis comparing assessed values to actual market conditions. We handle appeals for office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, and apartment complexes. Our business personal property services challenge excessive equipment and inventory assessments. We also assist with special-use valuations for properties like churches, schools, and non-profit facilities. Our attorneys represent clients at all hearing levels and maintain ongoing relationships with parish assessors to facilitate efficient resolutions.

We begin with a comprehensive review of your property's assessment history and current market position. Our team analyzes recent comparable sales, rental rates for commercial properties, and any special circumstances affecting your property's value. We'll provide a written assessment of your appeal prospects and estimated cost savings. Once engaged, we prepare detailed appeal documentation including market studies, property condition reports, and legal arguments supporting a reduced assessment. We handle all filings with the appropriate assessor's office and represent you at informal hearings. For cases requiring formal appeals, we present evidence before the Louisiana Tax Commission and pursue all available legal remedies.

Our practice covers Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Charles, and St. John parishes. We're based in New Orleans but regularly handle cases throughout the greater metropolitan area. Our familiarity with each parish's assessment practices and local market conditions helps us develop effective appeal strategies tailored to specific jurisdictions.