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Real Property Over-the-Counter Tax Lien Sale is available. Learn more about the process and participation.
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Real Property Tax Sale

Over-the-Counter Tax Sale

Pursuant to DC Code § 47-1353(a), an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Sale allows purchasers an opportunity to buy specific tax liens to properties that were presented but not sold to third-party purchasers at the annual real property tax sale. Such tax liens can now be purchased for the amount for which the real property was bid-off to the District, plus accrued interest.

Important information:

  • OTC tax liens may be purchased online Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

  • Payment in full of the bid-off lien amount is due on the same day of the OTC tax lien purchase. Payment may be made at OTR’s Cashier’s Office or via electronic wire.

  • OTR’s Cashier’s Office’s accepts cash, certified check, cashier’s check, and postal money order. Operating hours are, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

  • Certificates of Sale will be mailed to the respective purchasers.

  • Block-out periods apply to purchase OTC tax liens around the scheduled annual, First-Come-First-Serve, and Discount tax sale events, at OTR’s discretion.

To register, view, and purchase OTC tax liens, please click here for the resource document.  
 

Financial Resource - Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)

You may be eligible for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program if you are behind on your mortgage or other housing expenses, including property taxes. HAF uses funding from the American Rescue Plan to provide grants to income-eligible District Homeowners who have been affected by COVID-19. To apply for HAF or find out additional information on eligibility criteria, please visit haf.dc.gov.

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Tax Sale Redemption Report

For Tax Sale Properties Redemption details, visit OTR’s website MyTax.DC.gov and navigate through the below sub links:

  • Real Property

  • View More Options

  • Tax Sale Registration

  • Properties Sold at Tax Sale (Redemption Report)

2023 Tax Sale Listing

2023 Tax Sale Notices

2022 Tax Sale Listing

2022 Tax Sale Notices

2021 Tax Sale Listing

2021 Tax Sale Notices

2020 Tax Sale Notices

2019 Tax Sale Listing

2019 Tax Sale Notices

2018 Tax Sale Notices

2017 Tax Sale Notices

2017 Tax Sale Listing

2017 Discount Tax Sale

2016 Tax Sale Listing

2016 Tax Sale Notices

2015 Tax Sale Listing 

2015 Tax Sale Notices

Buyers Books

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