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There are 39 Counties in Washington. It became the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. The state motto is "Bye and Bye".
Currently, none of the counties offer tax lien certificates, instead they offer tax deeds.
Summary: Once real estate has been delinquent in property taxes for at least three years the county treasurer may initiate foreclosure proceedings (Sec. 84.64.050). The county treasurer shall immediately after receiving the order and judgment of the court proceed to sell the property as provided in this chapter to the highest and best bidder for cash. (Sec. 84.64.080). The acceptable minimum bid shall be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs.
Law: Revised Code of Washington, Title 84, Chapter 84.64, "Lien Foreclosure."
Contact: County Treasurer. The county treasurer shall be the receiver and collector of all taxes (Sec. 84.56.020).
Interest Rate: Not applicable, because there is no right to redeem property that has been sold at a tax judgment sale (Sec. 84.64.080)
Auction Type: Tax Deed (Sec. 84.64.080, Sec. 84.64.180).
Bidding Procedure: Subject to the minimum bid requirement, the acceptable minimum bid shall be the total amount of taxes, interest, and costs, the property is sold to the highest and best bidder for cash (Sec. 84.64.080).
Costs: In addition to costs included in the minimum bid amount, the purchaser must pay a five-dollar fee for preparing and recording the deed (Sec. 84.64.215).
Redemption Period: All redemption rights terminate upon the sale of the property (Sec. 84.64.060, Sec. 84.64.070).
Deed assigned at Foreclosure to: Purchaser. The county treasurer shall execute to the purchaser of any piece or parcel of land a tax deed. (Sec. 84.64.080).
Notes:
Counties:
| County: | Population: | Bidding Type: | Auction Type: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 16,428 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Asotin | 20,551 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Benton | 142,475 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Chelan | 66,616 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Clallam | 64,525 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Clark | 345,238 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Columbia | 4,064 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Cowlitz | 92,948 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Douglas | 32,603 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Ferry | 7,260 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Franklin | 49,347 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Garfield | 2,397 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Grant | 74,698 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Grays Harbor | 67,194 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Island | 71,558 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Jefferson | 25,953 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| King | 1,737,034 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Kitsap | 231,969 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Kittitas | 33,362 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Klickitat | 19,161 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Lewis | 68,600 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Lincoln | 10,184 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Mason | 49,405 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Okanogan | 39,564 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Pacific | 20,984 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Pend Oreille | 11,732 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Pierce | 700,820 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| San Juan | 14,077 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Skagit | 102,979 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Skamania | 9,872 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Snohomish | 606,024 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Spokane | 417,939 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Stevens | 40,066 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Wahkiakum | 3,824 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Walla Walla | 55,180 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Whatcom | 166,814 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Whitman | 40,740 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
| Yakima | 222,581 | Bid Up | Tax Deed |
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