District of Columbia judgment & prejudgment interest rates
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 verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 6% | 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. Judgments/decrees against the District of Columbia, its officers, or employees acting within scope of employment bear interest "not exceeding 4% per…
→ Full District of Columbia post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and 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. (1) LIQUIDATED DEBTS — § 15-108: prejudgment interest is MANDATORY ("the judgment for the plaintiff SHALL include interest") on a liquidated debt on which interest is…
→ Full District of Columbia prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
→ Calculate District of Columbia prejudgment interest
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in District of Columbia?
As of April 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. (1) LIQUIDATED DEBTS — § 15-108: prejudgment interest is MANDATORY ("the judgment for the plaintiff SHALL include interest") on a liquidated debt on which interest is…
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.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.