# Washington County Tax Foreclosure Surplus Settlement

Washington County settled allegations that it violated the rights of Class Members by taking tax-foreclosed properties and either selling them or retaining them without returning to the property owners the Surplus Equity or Surplus Proceeds in those properties. Washington County denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A $1,500,000.00 settlement for people who owned, inherited or held a valid lien on real property that Washington County, Oregon foreclosed on for unpaid property taxes between October 12, 2017 and December 31, 2025. Class Members who file a valid Claim share the fund. The deadline to file is November 30, 2026.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | Washington County |
| Total settlement | Not publicly disclosed |
| Estimated payment | A pro rata share of the $1,500,000.00 Settlement Fund, after deducting attorneys' fees, expenses and service awards to class representatives. The official site states that the total amount of the Settlement Payment to be paid to each claimant cannot be calculated until all Claims have been submitted and validated. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-11-30 |
| Who is eligible | People and entities who held an ownership interest in, or a valid lien on, real property that was foreclosed on in Washington County between October 12, 2017 and December 31, 2025 for the non-payment of real property taxes, and their heirs and successors. |
| Proof required | A completed Claim, submitted online or by mail. A list of the property addresses for which Surplus Proceeds or Surplus Equity was obtained is available on the document section of the official site. |
| Official claim site | https://washingtonforeclosuresettlement.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-07-28.
- Official Settlement Website — Almorn Brackett v. Washington County (Case No. 3:26-cv-00554-IM, United States District Court for the District of Oregon) (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, 2026) — https://washingtonforeclosuresettlement.com/

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