May & Associates

May & Associates brings over 25 years of appraisal and property tax consulting expertise to Portland area property owners. As certified appraisers with deep knowledge of local real estate markets, they provide analytical rigor and credible valuation opinions that assessors respect. Their unique combination of professional appraisal credentials and property tax appeal specialization offers clients comprehensive service from initial assessment review through formal hearings. They've handled thousands of successful appeals across residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout Oregon, building a reputation for thorough preparation and professional presentation.

Comprehensive property tax appeal services include detailed valuation analysis using all three approaches: sales comparison, cost, and income methods where applicable. They prepare formal appraisal reports that meet USPAP standards, providing credible evidence for assessment challenges. Residential services cover single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes, and small multi-family properties. They specialize in high-value homes, properties with unique characteristics, and homes in rapidly changing neighborhoods where assessments may lag behind or exceed market reality. Commercial and industrial property tax consulting includes office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and special-use properties. Their appraisal background enables sophisticated income and cost approach analyses for complex properties. Additional services include assessment review and consultation for property purchases, new construction tax planning, and expert witness testimony in Tax Court cases. They also provide market analysis for development projects and assessment impact studies for major improvements.

Free initial consultation includes reviewing your property assessment and discussing appeal prospects based on their market knowledge and comparable property data. They'll provide honest assessment of success probability and cost-benefit analysis. If proceeding, they conduct site inspection and comprehensive market research including recent sales, listings, and comparable properties. Formal valuation analysis follows USPAP standards, ensuring professional credibility during appeals. Appeal filing includes preparing detailed evidence packages, comparable sales analyses, and supporting documentation. They represent clients at county hearings, present evidence professionally, and negotiate with assessors when appropriate. Regular communication keeps clients informed throughout the 3-6 month process.

Primary service area covers Portland metro including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill counties. Extended coverage includes Marion, Polk, and Columbia counties based on market familiarity and established relationships. Their appraisal practice provides broader geographic coverage throughout Oregon, with property tax appeals handled statewide for qualifying commercial and unique properties. Local market knowledge remains strongest in the Portland metropolitan region.