PPlatbook County Resource Directory

Washington

Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.

Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.

Sale type
Tax deed sale after court foreclosure (RCW 84.64.050, 84.64.080)
Statute text

The county treasurer must execute to the purchaser of any piece or parcel of land a tax deed.

Interest / penalty
No lien-purchase rate. Interest on delinquent taxes set by law: 9% per year for residential property of four or fewer units, 12% per year for other property (RCW 84.56.020(5))A redeeming owner pays interest at the statutory rate charged on delinquent taxes (RCW 84.64.070(1)); the 12% rate applies to all other property (RCW 84.56.020(5))
Statute text

Nine percent per annum for all residential real property with four or fewer units per taxable parcel

Statute text

Twelve percent per annum for all other property.

Redemption
Owner may redeem up to the close of business the day before the sale (RCW 84.64.070(1)). A certificate of delinquency is issued after three years from delinquency (RCW 84.64.050(1))
Statute text

may be redeemed at any time before the close of business the day before the day of the sale

Bid method
Highest and best bidder; the minimum bid is the total of taxes, interest and costs (RCW 84.64.080(4))
Statute text

proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

Statute
RCW 84.64.050, 84.64.070, 84.64.080 and 84.64.225
Statute text

proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

Auction platform
The county treasurer sells at a location in the county, or by public auction by electronic media (RCW 84.64.080(5), 84.64.225). Platform: Confirm with the county.
Statute text

the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

Auction timing
Date and time set by the county treasurer, with ten days of posted notice in three public places (RCW 84.64.080(5)). Dates: Confirm with the county.
Statute text

All sales must be made at a location in the county on a date and time (except Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays) as the county treasurer may direct

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  • Hybrid
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Summary

In Washington the county treasurer sells foreclosed property to the highest and best bidder on a date the treasurer directs (RCW 84.64.080(4), (5)). The auction platform and who uses it are not set by the statutes read. Confirm with the county. Counties may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids, in listed cases (RCW 36.35.150). A certificate of delinquency issues after three years from delinquency (RCW 84.64.050(1)). Statute: RCW 84.64.050, 84.64.070 and 84.64.080.

Statute text

All sales must be made at a location in the county on a date and time (except Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays) as the county treasurer may direct

Statute text

the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

Statute text

The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

Statute text

proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

After a court judgment, the county treasurer sells the property and executes a tax deed to the purchaser (RCW 84.64.080(3), (11)). The owner may redeem only until the close of business the day before the sale (RCW 84.64.070(1)); the sections read give no redemption after the sale for adults. RCW §84.64.

Statute text

The county treasurer must execute to the purchaser of any piece or parcel of land a tax deed.

Statute text

may be redeemed at any time before the close of business the day before the day of the sale

Statute text

proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

Washington sets no rate for a purchaser; the statutory rate applies to delinquent taxes, 9% or 12% per year (RCW 84.56.020(5)). RCW §84.64.

Statute text

Nine percent per annum for all residential real property with four or fewer units per taxable parcel

Statute text

proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

En Washington el tesorero del condado vende la propiedad ejecutada al mejor postor en la fecha que el tesorero indique (RCW 84.64.080(4), (5)). La plataforma de subasta y quién la usa no los fijan los estatutos leídos. Confirme con el condado. Los condados pueden disponer de la propiedad ejecutada por negociación privada, sin convocar ofertas, en casos listados (RCW 36.35.150). El certificado de morosidad se emite tras tres años desde la morosidad (RCW 84.64.050(1)). Estatuto: RCW 84.64.050, 84.64.070 y 84.64.080.

Statute text

All sales must be made at a location in the county on a date and time (except Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays) as the county treasurer may direct

Statute text

the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

Statute text

The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

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proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

Tras una sentencia judicial, el tesorero del condado vende la propiedad y otorga una escritura de impuestos al comprador (RCW 84.64.080(3), (11)). El propietario puede redimir solo hasta el cierre del día anterior a la venta (RCW 84.64.070(1)); las secciones leídas no dan redención posterior a la venta a adultos.

Statute text

The county treasurer must execute to the purchaser of any piece or parcel of land a tax deed.

Statute text

may be redeemed at any time before the close of business the day before the day of the sale

Washington no fija tasa para el comprador; la tasa legal se aplica a impuestos morosos, 9% o 12% anual (RCW 84.56.020(5)).

Statute text

Nine percent per annum for all residential real property with four or fewer units per taxable parcel

Key points

  • The property is sold "as is" with no warranty of title (RCW 84.64.080(4)).
    Statute text

    There is no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, relative to: Title

  • The minimum bid is the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs (RCW 84.64.080(4)).
    Statute text

    proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder. The acceptable minimum bid must be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.

Extra due diligence

  • Sold "as is": no warranty of any kind on title, zoning, size, location or fitness (RCW 84.64.080(4)).
    Statute text

    There is no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, relative to: Title

  • Vendida "tal como está": sin responsabilidad alguna sobre el título, la zonificación, tamaño, ubicación ni idoneidad (RCW 84.64.080(4)).
    Statute text

    There is no guarantee or warranty of any kind, express or implied, relative to: Title

How to sign up for the auction

Platform: County treasurer sale, in person or by electronic media (RCW 84.64.080(5), 84.64.225). Platform: Confirm with the county.

Statute text

the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

  • Sale notice: posted ten days in three public places in the county, one in the treasurer's office (RCW 84.64.080(5)).
    Statute text

    The county treasurer must first give notice of the time and place where the sale is to take place for ten days successively by posting notice thereof in three public places in the county

  • Registration: Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

  • Registration and deposit: Confirm with the county.
    Statute text

    A deposit paid by a winning bidder will be applied to the balance due. However, a winning bidder who does not comply with the terms of sale will forfeit the deposit.

  • Counties may sell tax foreclosed property without bids in listed cases (RCW 36.35.150). Contact the county.
    Statute text

    The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

Deposit: Deposit: if a county sets one for an electronic auction, the sale notice states it (RCW 84.64.225(2)). Amounts: Confirm with the county. A winning bidder's deposit is applied to the balance, and forfeited if the bidder does not comply with the terms of sale (RCW 84.64.225(2)).

Statute text

A deposit paid by a winning bidder will be applied to the balance due. However, a winning bidder who does not comply with the terms of sale will forfeit the deposit.

Platform: Venta del tesorero del condado, en persona o por medios electrónicos (RCW 84.64.080(5), 84.64.225). Plataforma: Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

  • Aviso de venta: se fija durante diez días en tres lugares públicos del condado, uno en la oficina del tesorero (RCW 84.64.080(5)).
    Statute text

    The county treasurer must first give notice of the time and place where the sale is to take place for ten days successively by posting notice thereof in three public places in the county

  • Registro: Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    the county treasurer may conduct a public auction sale by electronic media

  • Registro y depósito: Confirme con el condado.
    Statute text

    A deposit paid by a winning bidder will be applied to the balance due. However, a winning bidder who does not comply with the terms of sale will forfeit the deposit.

  • Los condados pueden vender la propiedad ejecutada sin ofertas en casos listados (RCW 36.35.150). Contacte al condado.
    Statute text

    The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

Depósito: Depósito: si un condado fija uno para una subasta electrónica, el aviso de venta lo indica (RCW 84.64.225(2)). Montos: Confirme con el condado. El depósito del postor ganador se aplica al saldo y se pierde si no cumple los términos de la venta (RCW 84.64.225(2)).

Statute text

A deposit paid by a winning bidder will be applied to the balance due. However, a winning bidder who does not comply with the terms of sale will forfeit the deposit.

Over the counter (OTC)

Confirm with the county.

Statute text

The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

A county may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids, in listed cases (RCW 36.35.150). Current lists: Confirm with the county.

Statute text

The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

Un condado puede disponer de la propiedad ejecutada por negociación privada, sin convocar ofertas, en casos listados (RCW 36.35.150). Listas actuales: Confirme con el condado.

Statute text

The county legislative authority may dispose of tax foreclosed property by private negotiation, without a call for bids

Platforms

  • County treasurer
    Statute text

    The county treasurer must execute to the purchaser of any piece or parcel of land a tax deed.

Surplus proceeds

If the highest bid exceeds the minimum bid, the excess is refunded to the record owner after recorded water-sewer district liens are paid, on application; if no claim is received within three years of the sale, it goes to the county current expense fund (RCW 84.64.080(10)).

Statute text

the excess must be refunded, following payment of all recorded water-sewer district liens, on application therefor, to the record owner of the property.

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Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-11-01. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.

County records come from the directory's research files (dated where shown). Always confirm dates, deposits and rules with the county office before you bid. Report an error.