Judicial tax foreclosure sales in Washington: how the process works, what redemption means for a bidder, and the sale calendar for every county BackLot tracks.
Nov 9, 2026 Confirmed · 7 sales on the calendar
Pierce County tax sale →Washington is a judicial tax foreclosure state with tax deed sales as a secondary path. Sales are administered at the county level by the County Treasurer + Superior Court under RCW Ch. 84.64, especially §§84.64.050 and 84.64.080.
When a parcel becomes eligible. Generally three years of delinquent real-property taxes before certificate/foreclosure process.
When sales happen. County treasurer forecloses delinquent real-property tax liens after statutory delinquency period; public auction follows judgment on locally set annual dates.
How bidding works. Public auction, including authorized online sale; highest bidder at or above minimum bid.
What the winning bidder gets. Real property conveyed by treasurer's deed. Owner redemption after the sale: No.
Dates come from official notices. An Expected month is the statutory window before the office publishes a date; Announced and Confirmed are exact dates.
| Jurisdiction | Sale | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | Nov 9, 2026 | Confirmed | Tax deed |
| Okanogan County | Nov 16, 2026 | Confirmed | Tax deed |
| Ferry County | Nov 24, 2026 | Confirmed | Tax deed |
| Stevens County | Dec 4, 2026 | Confirmed | Tax deed |
| Spokane County | Dec 7, 2026 | Announced | Tax deed |
| Thurston County | Jan 11, 2027 | Confirmed | Tax deed |
| Kitsap County | Jan 26, 2027 | Confirmed | Tax deed |
Every Washington county BackLot tracks, with the next sale where one is on record.
Records last verified Aug 28, 2026.
BackLot maps tax-default parcels with county roll details, satellite views and a watchlist, and keeps this calendar current from official notices. One plan, everything included.
39 Washington jurisdictions tracked.
