California Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
4,513 active government auctions in California right now, listed by 426 named CA sellers across 11 official platforms. Most of it sits in Tustin and Dixon (122 CA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 940 lots.
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Montclair, CA · 7 bids
V8
2010 International 7500 Flatbed With Crane
Montclair, CA · 7 bids
Diesel
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Colton, CA · 7 bids
4x4
2008 Caterpillar 420E Backhoe
El Cajon, CA · 7 bids
Diesel4x4
(CA) 2017 Jeep Compass - EXPORT ONLY
, CA · 7 bids
2003 GMC Sierra 2500 2WD
Santa Cruz, CA · 6 bids
V8
Auction 1 - Dell Laptop - NO HARD DRIVE
Auburn, CA · 17 bids
Auction 2 - Dell Laptop - NO HARD DRIVE
Auburn, CA · 15 bids
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4WD
Montclair, CA · 4 bids
V8
Caterpillar 980C Wheel Loader
Gardena, CA · 4 bids
6,018 hrs
WRECKED 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD LT
Auburn, CA · 4 bids
4x4DieselV8
1993 Bidwell 4800 Bridge Deck Paver
Paso Robles, CA · 4 bids
Who's Selling in California Right Now
The 4,513 active California lots come from 426 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Global Vault Auctions - Government Remarketing, CA - 531 active listings
- SAR OPS, CA - 183 active listings
- GAR LLC, CA - 136 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 121 active listings
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA - 104 active listings
- Manteca Unified School District, CA - 89 active listings
- Loadsum, CA - 86 active listings
- County of Solano - 85 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
Whether you're searching for California gov auctions, State of California surplus, California state auctions, or government auto auctions in California, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and CA state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside California? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-08-22
California Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Collectibles.
Auctions Near You in California
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Tustin lot and a San Marcos lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for California Auctions
Where California Auctions Come From
Government surplus in California is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in California - 2347 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in California - 937 active listings
- Public Surplus in California - 635 active listings
- Bid4Assets in California - 133 active listings
- GovPlanet in California - 121 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in California - 71 active listings
- Apple Auctioneering in California - 69 active listings
- GSA Auctions in California - 63 active listings
- Purple Wave in California - 60 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 45 active listings in California
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in California - 32 active listings
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in California?
- Government surplus auctions in California are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of California's own surplus platform. Right now the 4,513 open California lots come from GovDeals (2347), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (937), Public Surplus (635), Bid4Assets (133), and 7 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in California?
- Government auctions in California offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. The open California lots break down as vehicles (940), other (824), jewelry (545), tools (430), electronics (339). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in California have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest California pickup locations right now are Tustin (531), Dixon (508), Jurupa Valley (444), Los Angeles (250), West Hills (183), with lots open in 117 more CA cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in California legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.