California Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
4,852 active government auctions in California right now, listed by 436 named CA sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Jurupa Valley and Tustin (127 CA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 1,127 lots.
Government surplus in California carries a median winning bid of $170 (typical range $32–$1,148), from 11,733 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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Dell desktops and monitor
Hermosa Beach, CA · 9 bids
Laptop
Sacramento, CA · 19 bids
2015 BMW 3-Series 328i SULEV
Los Angeles, CA · 5 bids
177,813 mi4 cyl
2019 Ford F-250 SD XL SuperCab 4WD
Montclair, CA · 32 bids
V8
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Colton, CA · 26 bids
129,282 miDoes not run4x4
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck
Anderson, CA · 20 bids
66,613 mi
2019 RAM 1500 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Anderson, CA · 20 bids
116,611 mi4x4
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Utility Vehicle
SACRAMENTO, CA · 7 bids
77,122 mi8 cyl
2012 John Deere 7200R MFWD Tractor
El Centro, CA · 37 bids
9,321 hrsDiesel
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Utility Bed Pickup Truck
Perris, CA · 14 bids
177,702 mi
2012 John Deere 5085M MFWD Tractor
Strathmore, CA · 26 bids
3,132 hrsDiesel
2020 John Deere 210L Landscape Tractor
Colton, CA · 25 bids
5,807 hrsDiesel4x4
Who's Selling in California Right Now
The 4,852 active California lots come from 436 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Global Vault Auctions - Government Remarketing, CA - 575 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 189 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 183 active listings
- Lockheed Martin - Aeronautics - 179 active listings
- SAR OPS, CA - 151 active listings
- City of Los Angeles - 148 active listings
- Public Surplus - 147 active listings
- Los Angeles Unified School District, CA - 129 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: 2026-10-07
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 Jurupa Valley lot and an Alturas 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
Auctions by County in California
Surplus is pickup-only, so the county a lot sits in usually decides whether it is worth bidding on. Each page below shows what that county's agencies have live now and what their past lots actually sold for.
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 - 2197 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in California - 1127 active listings
- Public Surplus in California - 628 active listings
- GovPlanet in California - 189 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in California - 183 active listings
- Bid4Assets in California - 130 active listings
- Purple Wave in California - 105 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in California - 100 active listings
- GSA Auctions in California - 82 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 50 active listings in California
- Apple Auctioneering in California - 32 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in California - 26 active listings
- PropertyRoom - 3 active listings in California
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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 4,852 open California lots come from GovDeals (2197), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (1127), Public Surplus (628), GovPlanet (189), and 9 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 (1127), other (829), jewelry (537), tools (404), electronics (372). 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 Jurupa Valley (975), Tustin (575), Los Angeles (244), Palmdale (182), Dixon (158), with lots open in 122 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.