2026 District of Columbia judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current 2026 snapshot: District of Columbia post-judgment interest is 5% per year; the recorded prejudgment reference is 6% per year.
Everything the District of Columbia charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each recorded with a cited source and linked to its full page with observations, scope, and known carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate or rule | Effective | Authority | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5% | July 1, 2026 | D.C. Code § 28-3302(c) | Statutory formula / table |
| Prejudgment interest | 6% | July 9, 2026 | D.C. Code § 15-108 | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
District of Columbia's post-judgment interest rate is 5% per year. 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.
→ Full District of Columbia post-judgment page — D.C. Code § 28-3302(c), effective-date history, scope, and official source.
Prejudgment interest
District of Columbia's prejudgment interest rate is 6% per year (fixed by statute). The District of Columbia prejudgment interest is 6% per year, as simple interest under D.C. Code § 15-108. Two-track system.
→ Full District of Columbia prejudgment page — D.C. Code § 15-108, when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in District of Columbia?
As of July 1, 2026, the District of Columbia post-judgment interest rate is 5% per year. District of Columbia judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each quarter.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's prejudgment interest rate is 6% per year (fixed by statute). Two-track system.
Is District of Columbia judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — District of Columbia prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Cite this page
StatuteRates. “District of Columbia Judgment & Prejudgment Interest Rates.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/states/dc/ Each rate includes a cited source and recorded effective date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
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