Portia Howard
Director
Property Tax
ROLE
Portia helps oversee operations and real estate appeal efforts spanning the Mountain West to the Pacific Coast, Hawaii, and Alaska. She is recognized for her expertise in timeshare, hospitality, and senior living valuations. Portia combines technical knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach, leveraging strong relationships with assessors and taxing authorities to resolve disputes effectively.
EXPERTISE
23 years in property valuation and property tax; 8 years in excise, sales, and use tax
- Skilled in developing valuation strategies for complex property types, including timeshares, hospitality, senior living, and other commercial real estate
- Possesses broad jurisdictional knowledge across multiple states
- Prior to DMA, helped secure more than $2 billion in property tax assessment reduction for clients nationwide
- Extensive experience with negotiating property tax appeals with assessors
- Implemented property tax technology solutions, including management systems and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Regularly monitors changes in property tax laws, regulations, and valuation methodologies to ensure compliance
- Former Revenue Auditor with the Washington Department of Revenue
JURISDICTIONS
Alaska | California | Colorado | Hawaii | Idaho | Montana | Nevada | New Mexico | Oregon | Utah | Washington | Wyoming
INDUSTRIES
Hospitality | Retail | Senior Living | Timeshare
TECHNOLOGY
Sigertax – Property Tax Management System
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor of Arts in Business – University of Washington, Seattle
- Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Studies – Portland State University
- Registered Agent, Los Angeles County