In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, the U.S. foreclosure market often unveils key trends that will shape the future of homeownership. According to property data provider ATTOM, 40,277 properties had foreclosure filings in August 2026, up 1% from the previous month and up 13% from a year ago.
“August’s data shows that foreclosure activity continues to trend above year-ago levels, particularly in completed foreclosures, which saw a notable annual increase,” says Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. “While some homeowners are still facing financial challenges, the broader housing market continues to demonstrate resilience.”
Nationwide, one in every 3,569 housing units had a foreclosure filing in August 2026. States with the worst foreclosure rates in August 2026 included South Carolina, Nevada, and Florida. Borrowers should stay up to date on their home loan payments and work closely with their lender to explore options for assistance if needed.
Read on for the foreclosure rates in August 2026 – plus the top three counties with the worst foreclosure rates in each state.
Key Points
• Foreclosure filings across the U.S. were up 13% year-over-year in August 2026.
• Nationwide, one in every 3,569 housing units had a foreclosure filing in August 2026.
• The states with the highest foreclosure rates per housing unit in August 2026 were South Carolina, Nevada, and Florida.
• Vermont, South Dakota, and Rhode Island had the lowest foreclosure rates in August 2026.
50 State Foreclosure Rates
Check out the August 2026 foreclosure rates for all 50 states — beginning with the state that had the lowest rate of foreclosure filings per housing unit.
50. Vermont
In 49th place for population, the Green Mountain State ranked 50th for its foreclosure rate in August. Of the state’s 339,042 housing units, just five homes were in the foreclosure process at a rate of one in every 67,808 households. The three counties in the state with the most foreclosures were: Windham, Franklin, and Windsor.
49. South Dakota
The Mount Rushmore State nabbed the 49th spot for its foreclosure rate in August. Having 405,114 total housing units, the fifth-least populous state had a foreclosure rate of one in every 21,322 households with 19 properties in foreclosure in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Jerauld, Day, and fTurner.
48. Rhode Island
The eighth-least populous state placed 48th for highest foreclosure rate in August. A total of 33 homes were in foreclosure out of 485,932 total housing units, making the foreclosure rate for the Ocean State one in every 14,725 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kent, Providence, and Bristol.
47. Kansas
The Sunflower State ranked 47th for highest foreclosure rate in August. With 1,293,635 homes and a total of 93 housing units in foreclosure, the 35th most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 13,910 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Greeley, Van Buren, and Atchison.
46. Wisconsin
With 248 foreclosures out of 2,778,572 total housing units, America’s Dairyland and the 20th most populous state secured the 46th spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 11,204 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dodge, Taylor, and Kewaunee.
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45. New Hampshire
The Granite State, and the 41st most populous state in the U.S., ranked 45th for its foreclosure rate. New Hampshire had 60 of its 648,472 homes in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 10,808 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Belknap, Coos, and Grafton.
44. West Virginia
Ranked 39th in population, the Mountain State claimed the 44th spot in August, 2026. It has a total of 861,325 housing units, of which 87 were in foreclosure. This means that the foreclosure rate was one in every 9,900 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Calhoun, Cabel, and Wetzel.
43. Hawaii
The Paradise of the Pacific, and the 40th most populous state, ranked 43rd for highest foreclosure rate for the second month in a row. Of its 567,896 homes, 62 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 9,160 households. The three counties with the most foreclosures were (from highest to lowest): Honolulu, Hawaii, and Maui. Thinking of buying a home in Hawaii — or any state where you don’t currently live? Study the cost of living by state to understand what to expect.
42. North Dakota
The Peace Garden State’s foreclosure rate was one in every 8.983 homes. This puts the fourth-least populous state — with 377,281 housing units and 42 foreclosures — into 42nd place. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Adams, Dunn, and Mountrail.
41. Montana
Listed as 44th in population, the Treasure State rated 41st for its foreclosure rate in August. With 64 foreclosures out of 528,419 housing units, Montana’s foreclosure rate was one in every 8,257 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were: Liberty, Sweet Grass, and Silver Bow.
40. Wyoming
The country’s least populous state claimed the 40th spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. With 277,141 housing units, of which 37 were in foreclosure, the Equality State’s foreclosure rate was one in every 7,490 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Niobrara, Carbon, and Johnson.
39. Idaho
Ranked 38th in population, the Gem State received the 39th spot due to its 117 housing units in foreclosure in August. With 795,014 total housing units, the state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 6,795 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Caribou, Lincoln, and Bannock.
38. Connecticut
With 236 of its 1,541,822 homes in foreclosure, the Constitution State had the 38th-highest foreclosure rate in August at one in every 6,533 households. In this 29th most populous state, the regions that had the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): South Central Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley, and Capitol. The cost of living can have an impact on homeowners’ ability to afford their mortgage payments, and Connecticut has a relatively high cost of living compared to other U.S. states.
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37. Massachusetts
The 15th most populous state ranked 37th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Bay State’s 3,030,406 housing units, 467 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,489 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Hampden, Plymouth, and Franklin.
36. Oregon
The 27th most populous state ranked 36th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Pacific Wonderland’s 1,857,992 homes, 291 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 6,385 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Columbia, Klamath and Clatsop.
35. Mississippi
Ranked 34th in population, the Magnolia State had 218 foreclosures out of 1,341,114 total housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 6,152 homes and into the 35th spot in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Simpson, Marshall, and Kemper.
34. Washington
Sorted as 13th in population, the Evergreen State ranked 34th for its foreclosure rate in August. Of its 3,306,620 housing units, 560 were in foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,905 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lincoln, Mason, and Grays Harbor.
33. Missouri
Coming in at 19th in population, the Show-Me State took the 33rd spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 2,825,287 homes, 490 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,766 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Ripley, Mississippi, and Dallas.
32. Pennsylvania
The Keystone State had the 32nd-highest foreclosure rate. The fifth-most populous state saw 1,017 homes out of 5,806,452 total housing units in foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,709 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Delaware, Philadelphia, and Cambridge.
31. Maine
Ranked 42nd in population, the Pine Tree State placed 31st for highest foreclosure rate in August. With a total of 751,876 housing units, Maine saw 136 foreclosures happening, for a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,529 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Aroostook, York, and Piscataquis.
30. Kentucky
With a total of 2,023,116 housing units, the Bluegrass State saw 370 homes in foreclosure, landing it in 30th place in August. This puts the foreclosure rate for the 29th most populous state at one in every 5,468 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kenton, Jefferson, and Franklin.
29. New York
With 1,604 out of a total 8,585,241 housing units in foreclosure, the Empire State claimed the 29th spot in August. The fourth-most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 5,352 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cortland, Greene, and Orange. Utility costs can be high in New York, and understanding what percentage of income should go to utilities can help homeowners budget for mortgage payments.
28. Arkansas
Listed as the 33rd most populous state, the Land of Opportunity ranked 28th for highest foreclosure rate in August. The state contains 1,394,673 housing units, of which 271 were in foreclosure, making its latest foreclosure rate one in every 5,146 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Polk, Van Buren, and Dallas.
27. Virginia
With 736 homes in foreclosure, the 12th most populous state ranked 27th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Having 3,684,756 total housing units, the Old Dominion saw a foreclosure rate of one in every 5,006 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Petersville City, Emporia City, and Martinsville City.
26. Minnesota
Ranked 22nd for most populous state, the Land of 10,000 Lakes obtained the 26th spot for its foreclosure rate in August. It has 2,545,030 housing units, of which 509 were in foreclosure, making the state’s foreclosure rate one in every 5,000 households. The counties with the most foreclosures are Red Lake, Mille Lacs, and Isanti.
25. Oklahoma
The Sooners State landed the 25th spot in August. With housing units totaling 1,775,127, the 28th most populous state saw 376 homes in foreclosure, a rate of one in every 4,721 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Caddo, Grier, and Harlmon.
24. Louisiana
Sorted as 25th in population, the Pelican State placed 24th for highest foreclosure rate. Louisiana had an August foreclosure rate of one in every 4,718 households, with 447 out of 2,108,902 homes going into foreclosure. The parishes with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): West Baton Rouge, Plaquemines, and Saint Bernard.
23. New Mexico
The 36th most populous state claimed the 23rd spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Land of Enchantment’s 956,964 homes, 213 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,493homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Valencia, Union, and Otero.
22. Nebraska
Ranking 37th in population, the Cornhusker State placed 22nd in August for its foreclosure rate. It had a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,428 homes. With a total of 863,444 housing units, the state had 195 properties in foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Platte, Burt, and Fillmore
21. Michigan
Ranked 10th in population, the Wolverine State secured the 21st spot with a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,361 homes. With a total of 4,622,236 housing units, the state had 1,060 active foreclosure filings. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Jackson, Saint Joseph, and Lenawee.
20. Colorado
The 21st most populous state ranked 20th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of the Centennial State’s 2,589,053 housing units, 614 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 4,217 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Delta, Fremont, and Pueblo.
19. Alaska
The Last Frontier saw 87 foreclosures in progress in August, making the foreclosure rate one in every 3,676 homes. This caused the third-least populous state, with a total of 319,781 housing units, to claim the 19th spot. The boroughs with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island, and Fairbanks North Star.
18. Georgia
Ranked eighth in population, the Peach State took the 18th spot for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 4,541,835 homes, 1,270 were in foreclosure. This puts the state’s foreclosure rate at one in every 3,576 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Rockdale, Henry, and Hart.
17. New Jersey
With a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,419 homes, the Garden State ranked 17th for highest foreclosure rate in August. The 11th most populous state contains 3,791,354 housing units, of which 1,109 were in foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Salem, Cumberland, and Camden.
16. Iowa
The Hawkeye State had the 16th highest foreclosure rate in August. With 424 out of 1,437,699 homes in foreclosure, the 31st most populous state’s foreclosure rate was one in every 3,391 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Jasper, Van Buren, and Buena Vista.
15. California
The country’s most populous state ranked 15th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its impressive 14,644,735 housing units, 4,450 were in foreclosure, making the Golden State’s foreclosure rate one in every 3,291 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lake, Madera, and Sutter.
14. North Carolina
The ninth-most populous state claimed 14th place for highest foreclosure rate. Out of 4,895,668 homes, 1,496 were in foreclosure. This puts the Tar Heel State’s foreclosure rate at one in every 3,128 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Pasquotank, Nash, and Jones.
13. Arizona
Sorted as 14th in population, the Grand Canyon State withstood 978 foreclosures out of its total 3,192,839 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 3,265 homes and into the 13th spot in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Pinal, Cochise, and Gila.
12. Tennessee
Ranked 16th in population, the Volunteer State endured 994 foreclosures out of its 3,143,670 housing units. This puts the foreclosure rate at one in every 3,163 households and in 12th place for the month of August. The top three counties with the most foreclosures per unit of housing were: Smith, Benton, and Trousdale.
11. Ohio
The Buckeye State placed 11th in August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,139 homes. With a sum of 5,292,391 housing units, the seventh-most populous state had a total of 1,686 homes in foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Cuyahoga, Knox, and Lake.
10. Alabama
Listed as 24th in population, the Yellowhammer State came in 10th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 2,337,265 homes, 775 were in foreclosure, making for a foreclosure rate of one in every 3,016 homes. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Henry, Bibb, and Marshall.
9. Utah
The Beehive State placed 9th for highest foreclosure rate in August. Of its 1,223,468 housing units, 419 homes were in foreclosure, making the 17th most populous state’s foreclosure rate one in every 2,920 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Sanpete, Carbon, and Sevier.
8. Illinois
The Land of Lincoln had the eighth-highest foreclosure rate of all 50 states in August. Of its 5,457,452 homes, 1,895 were in foreclosure, making the sixth-most populous state’s foreclosure rate one in every 2,880 households. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Ford, Montgomery, and Dewitt.
7. Delaware
The sixth-least populous state in the country, the Small Wonder nabbed seventh place on this list in August. With one in every 2,796 homes going into foreclosure and a total of 464,203 housing units, the state had 166 homes in foreclosure. Having only three counties in the state, the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex.
6. Indiana
The 17th largest state by population, the Crossroads of America landed in the sixth-place spot in August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,535 homes. Of its 2,976,568 housing units, 1,174 were in foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Madison, Clinton, and Grant.
5. Maryland
The state known as America in Miniature took fifth place for highest foreclosure rate in August. Ranked 18th for population size and with a total of 2,560,784 housing units, the state has a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,530 households due to its 1,012 properties in foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Baltimore City, Charles, and Allegany.
4. Texas
The Lone Star State withstood 4,961 foreclosures in August. With a foreclosure rate of one in every 2,445 households, this puts the second-most populous state in the U.S., with a whopping 12,128,515 housing units, into fourth place. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Kaufman, Caldwell, and Liberty.
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3. Florida
The third-most populous state in the country has a total of 10,256,470 housing units, of which 4,278 were in foreclosure. This puts the Sunshine State’s foreclosure rate at one in every 2,397 homes and into third place. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Baker, Putnam, and Dixie.
2. Nevada
Ranked 32nd in population, the Silver State took second place for highest foreclosure rate in August. With one in every 1,920 homes in foreclosure, and a total of 1,326,471 housing units, the state had 691 homes in foreclosure. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Lyon, Clark, and Nye.
1. South Carolina
The 23rd most populous state had the highest foreclosure rate in August with one in every 1,547 homes going into foreclosure. Of the Palmetto State’s 2,443,039 housing units, 1,579 were in foreclosure in August. The counties with the most foreclosures per housing unit were (from highest to lowest): Dorchester, Kershaw, and Chester.
The Takeaway
Of all 50 states, South Carolina had the most properties in foreclosure per unit of housing and Vermont had the least. Nevada and Florida rounded out the top three spots for highest foreclosure rate.
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