District of Columbia Judgment Interest Rate
United States District of Columbia judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each quarter.
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Current rate
5% per year, effective April 1, 2026 Set by statute
District of Columbia (D.C.) post-judgment interest is currently 5% — a statutory formula rate under D.C. Code § 28-3302(c) that resets each quarter. Judgments/decrees against the District of Columbia, its officers, or employees acting within scope of employment bear interest "not exceeding 4% per…
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Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under D.C. Code § 28-3302(c), currently 5% (as of April 1, 2026). . Rate = 70% of the rate set by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under IRC section 6621 (26 U.S.C. § 6621) for underpayments of tax, rounded to the nearest full percent (if… Simple interest. Judgments/decrees against the District of Columbia, its officers, or employees acting within scope of employment bear interest "not exceeding 4% per… Verify the current value at code.dccouncil.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | 5% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 11, 2026 (11:51 UTC) from the official source:
https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/28-3302
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.