Quick answerWashington sells tax deeds for unpaid property taxes. Redemption: No post-sale redemption. Owner may redeem until close of business on the day before the foreclosure sale (RCW 84.64.060/.070). Exceptions: minors and legally incompetent persons may redeem within 3 years after sale (RCW 84.64.070), and IRS liens carry a 120-day redemption. Foreclosure begins after taxes are 3 years delinquent (RCW 84.64.050). Sales: Annual county judicial foreclosure sales, typically in fall/winter — many counties in November-December Governing law: Revised Code of Washington Chapter 84.64 (RCW 84.64.050, 84.64.060, 84.64.070, 84.64.080; electronic sales RCW 84.64.225).