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Government salePending verification

The rules

System
Government sale, no investor lien
Maximum interest or penalty
n/a (no investor lien)
Redemption period
Until the day of sale (3 years delinquent)
How the auction is won
Highest bid, minimum = amounts due
Statute
  • RCW 84.64.060
  • 84.64.080

Pending verification: this summary was drawn from the statutes above and hasn't been independently reviewed. Read the current statute and confirm with the county before bidding.

Before you bid

  • Confirm the sale date, registration deadline and deposit with the county.
  • Read the current statute; rates and redemption rules change.
  • Talk to a local attorney about title, notice and foreclosure steps.

Upcoming sales in Washington

  • Pierce County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Bid4Assets
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: 94 parcels from $5,074; $1,000 deposit by Nov 2, 1pm PT
  • Clallam County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Public Surplus
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Moved from Nov 10; $500 deposit per parcel
  • Whatcom County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Bid4Assets
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: 37 parcels from $2,449; $2,000 deposit by Nov 23, 1:30pm PT
  • Snohomish County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Bid4Assets (tentative)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: 71 parcels from $2,577; $2,000 deposit by Nov 27, 1pm PT
  • Spokane County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Bid4Assets (re-offer Dec 16)
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Storefront not yet open
  • Kitsap County

    Tax deedOnline bidding
    Venue
    Online, Public Surplus
    Registration and terms
    Deadlines & terms: Last day to redeem Jan 25

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Tax sale attorneys in Washington

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Clallam County

Kitsap County

Pierce County

Snohomish County

Spokane County

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