District of Columbia Tax Sale Auctions & OTC Lands
Washington D.C. holds an annual tax lien sale in July with an attractive 18% statutory interest rate. Unsold liens are made available OTC. Explore all 1 counties below for auction schedules, online bidding portals, and over-the-counter purchases.
All 1 Counties in District of Columbia
Click any county for direct platform links, required deposit amounts, and lands available lists.
How Tax Sales Operate in District of Columbia
Under D.C. Code § 47-1330 et seq., delinquent property taxes follow a precise statutory timeline. Understanding the difference between bidding on Tax Lien and purchasing over-the-counter is essential for investors.
Bidding & Auction Process
Auctions are conducted online via GovEase / DC OTR Portal or in person by the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR). Winning bidders are required to tender payment via wire transfer, certified check, or ACH within statutory deadlines.
Over-The-Counter Lands (OTR Over-The-Counter Tax Sale)
In District of Columbia, unsold properties or tax lien certificates become available as OTR Over-The-Counter Tax Sale. Buyers can purchase these parcels directly over-the-counter without attending an open outcry auction.
Need Fast Capital to Bid in District of Columbia?
Most tax deed auctions require cash or cashier's checks within 24–48 hours. Compare pre-approved hard money loans, transactional funding, and bridge loans for tax sale investors in District of Columbia.
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