Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

AGO 2012 NO. 3 >

The lien in favor of the state for payment of deferred property taxes and special assessments created under RCW 84.38.100 is canceled when a county acquires title to the property through foreclosure for delinquent taxes.  Where the county later sells such property, sales proceeds are apportioned pursuant to RCW 36.35.110.