2025-09-12 CPC Special Session

The Caddo Parish Commission held a special session on September 16, 2025, acting as the tax review board to hear property tax assessment appeals. The meeting focused primarily on reviewing appeals from various property owners and their representatives regarding assessed property values and corresponding tax obligations. Several appeals were denied due to lack of proper authorization, insufficient documentation, or failure of appellants to appear or communicate with the assessor's office. Notably, a significant appeal involving CRP Redevelopment LP, a low-income housing property, was postponed to allow further negotiation between the tax assessor and the appellant. This negotiation resulted in a compromise to reduce the assessed value to $1.6 million, which the commission accepted. The commission also discussed procedural improvements such as sending certified letters to appellants to ensure proper notification. Overall, the session involved detailed deliberations on property valuations, authorization of tax representatives, and efforts to resolve disputes before finalizing the tax roll.