Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in District of Columbia
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in District of Columbia, and how to do it.
Short answer: After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest may redeem at any time until a court judgment foreclosing the right of redemption becomes final, by paying the Mayor the amounts the law requires (including the amount paid by the buyer, unpaid taxes needed to bring the property… D.C. Code §§ 47-1360, 47-1361, 47-1370
| Property tax sales | After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest may redeem at any time until a court judgment foreclosing the right of redemption becomes final, by paying the Mayor the amounts the law requires (including the amount paid by the buyer, unpaid taxes needed to bring the property current, and certain buyer expenses). The tax-sale buyer may file a suit to foreclose the right of redemption only after a 6-month waiting period following the sale. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in District of Columbia?
After a tax sale, the owner or anyone with an interest may redeem at any time until a court judgment foreclosing the right of redemption becomes final, by paying the Mayor the amounts the law requires (including the amount paid by the buyer, unpaid taxes needed to bring the property current, and certain buyer expenses). The tax-sale buyer may file a suit to foreclose the right of redemption only after a 6-month waiting period following the sale.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.