Property Ownership

A Washington property owner who fails to pay property taxes for three years may lose the property through:

AEminent domain
BA tax lien foreclosure proceeding by the county✓ Correct
CAdverse possession by the county
DEscheat to the state

Explanation

Washington counties may foreclose on properties with unpaid property taxes through a tax lien foreclosure. After proper notice and legal proceedings, the county can take title and sell the property to recover unpaid taxes.

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