District of Columbia Tax Delinquent Properties for Sale List 2026
2,143 tax delinquent properties are on District of Columbia county lists right now, across 1 county. Every row below comes from the county's own published list; the parcel numbers, addresses and opening bids are the county's figures.
Counties with a published list
| County | Parcels | Next sale | Lowest opening bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2,143 | not yet posted | $208 |
How District of Columbia sells tax delinquent property
OTR sells the tax-sale certificate; owner redeems by paying the certificate amount plus 18%/yr interest. Buyer must foreclose in Superior Court after the 6-month period (D.C. Code §§47-1304, 47-1306).
Statutory terms last verified 2026-07-29; see the District of Columbia investing profile for the sources and the TaxLienSimple Index score.
District of Columbia tax delinquent property questions
Where can I find a list of tax delinquent properties for sale in District of Columbia?
Each District of Columbia county publishes its own list before the sale, usually on the treasurer, tax collector or revenue commissioner site or through its auction platform. TaxLienSimple collects those county lists into one place: 2,143 parcels across 1 county right now, each linked to the county's official listing.
Can I buy a property with delinquent taxes in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia runs tax lien certificate sale sales. OTR sells the tax-sale certificate; owner redeems by paying the certificate amount plus 18%/yr interest. Buyer must foreclose in Superior Court after the 6-month period (D.C. Code §§47-1304, 47-1306). The redemption period is 6 months (before the buyer may file to foreclose the right of redemption), and the investor return is 18%/yr (1.5% per month).
What is the lowest opening bid on the District of Columbia list?
The lowest opening bid on the current District of Columbia list is $208. Opening bids are the county's figure (taxes, interest and costs owed), not the property's value.
When is the next tax sale in District of Columbia?
No District of Columbia county has a confirmed upcoming date in our data at the moment; the county pages update when a date is posted.