Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Washington
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Washington, and how to do it.
Short answer: Property with a certificate of delinquency for unpaid property taxes may be redeemed at any time before the close of business on the day before the county's tax foreclosure sale, by paying the county treasurer the delinquent amount plus interest and later taxes, interest and costs. RCW 84.64.070
| Property tax sales | Property with a certificate of delinquency for unpaid property taxes may be redeemed at any time before the close of business on the day before the county's tax foreclosure sale, by paying the county treasurer the delinquent amount plus interest and later taxes, interest and costs. No fee may be charged for redemption. Property of a minor or a legally incompetent person may be redeemed within three years after the sale. Source: RCW 84.64.070 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Washington?
Property with a certificate of delinquency for unpaid property taxes may be redeemed at any time before the close of business on the day before the county's tax foreclosure sale, by paying the county treasurer the delinquent amount plus interest and later taxes, interest and costs. No fee may be charged for redemption. Property of a minor or a legally incompetent person may be redeemed within three years after 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.