Washington, District of Columbia Tax Sale 2026
Washington, District of Columbia has confirmed a lien sale for August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15).
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| Status | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next possible date | August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15) |
| Property list | Posted by official source (see link below) |
| Sale type | Tax lien certificate |
| Platform | DC Office of Tax and Revenue (in-person, 1101 4th St SW) |
| Last verified | 2026-07-15 |
2,143 parcels on file for District of Columbia County
No sale date is set right now. These are the parcels most recently listed by the county or its auction platform, including certificates offered over the counter where the county sells them that way; the next sale list appears here as soon as it is posted.
2,143 liens. Opening bids run $208 to $8,292,483. Pro members research each parcel before the sale: a property report with the assessed value, the owner of record, liens on title and the county's own data, 25 reports a month, plus alerts the day District of Columbia County changes this date.
District of Columbia County at a glance
Figures above are drawn from TaxLienSimple's tracked inventory, the county competition model and US Census ACS data; see how we verify.
This is one tracked sale cycle. For Washington's recurring cadence, platform, legal structure, and other tracked cycles, see the Washington tax sale hub.
What this page shows: a specific sale date Washington's own official source has published. It is not a confirmed listing of which properties will be offered that date — always check the official property list. Always confirm directly with the official source below before making plans.
Confirmed sale date: August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15)
Time: Daily 8:30 AM-12:00 noon and 1:00-4:00 PM, continuing until all properties are offered.
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Property list
Registration deadline
Mandatory online registration via mytax.dc.gov, opened June 29, 2026, through the final day of the sale.
Statutory basis
DC Code Title 47, Ch. 13A
DC OTR holds an annual public tax LIEN sale (typically July); winning bidders get a certificate, redemption carries 1.5%/month (18%/yr), and a purchaser must wait 6 months before filing to foreclose.
Sources — verified 2026-07-15
Washington tax sale — FAQ
When is the next Washington, District of Columbia tax sale?
The next Washington, District of Columbia tax sale is August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15), a specific date published by the county's own official source — not a guaranteed list of which properties will be offered that day.
What platform does the Washington tax sale use?
Washington, District of Columbia runs its lien sale via DC Office of Tax and Revenue (in-person, 1101 4th St SW). In-person public auction, highest bidder; $200 fee per property sold.
What is the redemption period and rate in Washington, District of Columbia?
Open-ended until foreclosure is final; a purchaser must wait 6 months after the sale before filing to foreclose (DC Code 47-1360/47-1370) Rate/premium: 1.5% per month (18% per annum) on the amount sold, from the month after the sale (DC Code 47-1334)
How do I register for the Washington tax sale?
Mandatory online registration via mytax.dc.gov, opened June 29, 2026, through the final day of the sale.
What deposit is required for the Washington tax sale?
At least 20% of the total purchase price before bidding (cash/certified check/cashier's check/money order/wire).
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