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Government Auctions and Foreclosure Sales in District of Columbia
2 government listings open now. Judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure state, tax lien sales · Data as of 10/26/2026
- Open government listings
- 2
- GSA, Treasury, IRS, USDA
- Foreclosure process
- Judicial and nonjudicial
- Trustee sales allowed
- Property tax sales
- Tax lien
- Counties
- 1
- Sales run by each county
How foreclosure and tax sales work in District of Columbia
General rules. Procedures vary by county, so confirm with the official office.
District of Columbia allows both judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure, and the property is sold by a trustee.
District of Columbia is generally a tax lien state: the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue sells liens or certificates on unpaid property taxes, and the buyer earns interest or penalties until the owner pays.
Learn more: foreclosure auctions and sheriff sales · tax deed vs. tax lien
Government property for sale in District of Columbia
2 open listings, ending soonest first
Source: GSA Auctions API, U.S. Treasury, IRS Auctions, USDA · Last updated 10/26/2026
Foreclosure and tax sales by county
Each county page explains who runs local sales and links to official sale sites.
Online: confirmed official online auction site. Numbers: open federal listings in the county.
Frequently asked questions
- Is District of Columbia a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure state?
- District of Columbia allows both judicial and nonjudicial foreclosure, and the property is sold by a trustee.
- Is District of Columbia a tax lien or tax deed state?
- District of Columbia is generally a tax lien state: the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue sells liens or certificates on unpaid property taxes, and the buyer earns interest or penalties until the owner pays.
- How many government auctions are open in District of Columbia?
- There are 2 open listings from federal sellers in District of Columbia as of 10/26/2026, including 1 commercial property, 1 lot.
- Where can I find HUD and other government homes in District of Columbia?
- HUD homes are listed on the HUD Home Store, VA homes on VA's listing site and USDA homes on USDA's resales site. Treasury and IRS real estate auctions in District of Columbia appear in the list above when they are scheduled.