Washington, District of Columbia Tax Sale 2026
Washington, District of Columbia held its lien sale on August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15). The next sale date has not been announced yet.
Washington tax sale list
Open the official list →Published by DC Office of Tax and Revenue (in-person, 1101 4th St SW). Free, from the county's own site.
Sale date: August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15) (held). Next date not yet announced.
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Tax delinquent properties for sale in District of Columbia County: 504 on the District of Columbia delinquent tax list
Source: District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue - Annual Tax Lien Sale Bid-Back Report (liens bid off to the District, available over the counter), retrieved 2026-10-04Counties publish this as a PDF, undated and unsorted, and replace it when the next sale comes round. This is the same list with the addresses resolved and the biggest opening bids first, showing where it came from and when we pulled it. The full 504 parcels, with a map, filters, CSV export and a report on any single parcel, are in the member research view.
Years tracked: 2025 to 2026 (2 lists). 2026: 504 parcels; 2025: 2,143 parcels. Each year's District of Columbia County list is kept as published, so a parcel that appears again next year can be traced back.
| Address | Opening bid |
|---|---|
| NE WASHINGTON DC 00000 View | $720,593 |
| 4560 NANNIE HELEN View | $577,715 |
| 209 ATLANTIC ST SE View | $464,947 |
| 5220 BASS PL SE WASHINGTON View | $394,568 |
| 1002 G ST NE WASHINGTON DC View | $340,180 |
| BUENA VISTA TER SE View | $338,999 |
| 4404 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW View | $306,853 |
| SE WASHINGTON DC 00000 View | $300,074 |
| 1616 E ST NE WASHINGTON DC View | $288,968 |
| 32ND ST SE WASHINGTON DC View | $250,892 |
| DOUGLASS RD SE WASHINGTON View | $232,382 |
| 717 QUINCY ST NW View | $230,270 |
| 4126 13TH ST NW WASHINGTON View | $210,152 |
| NW WASHINGTON DC 00000 View | $204,387 |
| BANGOR ST SE WASHINGTON DC View | $193,877 |
| 4618 5TH ST NW WASHINGTON View | $192,144 |
| 7 61ST ST NE WASHINGTON DC View | $188,091 |
| ROBINSON PL SE WASHINGTON View | $185,219 |
| 826 20TH ST NE WASHINGTON DC View | $184,319 |
| 2632 WADE RD SE # 21 View | $177,556 |
| 3120 G ST SE WASHINGTON DC View | $166,343 |
| POPE ST SE WASHINGTON DC View | $159,947 |
| 101 33RD ST NE WASHINGTON DC View | $158,988 |
| P ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20007 View | $154,161 |
| 1800 L ST NE WASHINGTON DC View | $139,974 |
| 4116 13TH ST NW WASHINGTON View | $138,125 |
| INDEPENDENCE AVE SE View | $136,112 |
| 21ST ST NW WASHINGTON DC View | $135,628 |
| 1718 MONTELLO AVE NE View | $128,894 |
| NE WASHINGTON DC 00000 View | $128,544 |
| 4839 KANSAS AVE NW View | $126,753 |
| DUMBARTON ST NW View | $126,055 |
| CROFFUT PL SE WASHINGTON View | $115,336 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NE View | $115,283 |
| 2632 WADE RD SE # 13 View | $110,717 |
| 44 GALVESTON PL SW # B View | $102,380 |
| 5406 NANNIE HELEN View | $99,979 |
| SE WASHINGTON DC 00000 View | $97,242 |
| 3000 WOODLAND DR NW View | $96,015 |
| 2632 WADE RD SE # 24 View | $93,637 |
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| Status | Sale held (next date not announced) |
|---|---|
| Sale date (held) | 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 |
2,647 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.
2,647 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
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Washington tax sale, FAQ
When is the next Washington, District of Columbia tax sale?
Washington, District of Columbia held its lien sale on August 19, 2026 (postponed from July 15). The next sale date has not been announced yet. Check the official source above for the current cycle.
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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