Michigan Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
923 active government auctions in Michigan right now, listed by 110 named MI sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in Charlotte and Ann Arbor (33 MI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 287 lots.
Government surplus in Michigan carries a median winning bid of $150 (typical range $22–$1,250), from 2,517 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, 5.3L
Bay City, MI · 89 bids
47,977 mi4x4
Dell UltraSharp U2412Mb 24" 1920x1200 Monitor with Adjustable Stand
Ann Arbor, MI · 6 bids
Water Tank
Ishpeming, MI · 2 bids
Dell UltraSharp U2412Mb 24" 1920x1200 Monitor with Adjustable Stand
Ann Arbor, MI · 5 bids
2018 Chevrolet Silverado
Marquette, MI · 9 bids
63,287 mi4x48 cyl
2021 Ford F-250
Ludington, MI · 9 bids
52,865 miV8
2005 John Deere 5425 Tractor
Bay City, MI · 49 bids
3,872 hrs
1979 International F1924 Grumman Water Tender Fire Truck
Michigamme, MI · 23 bids
14,311 mi
2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Reg Cab 4WD Pickup Truck
Ishpeming, MI · 21 bids
107,996 miV8
2017 Holder C270 Diesel Compact Municipal Tractor w/ Plow and Spreader
Ishpeming, MI · 19 bids
2019 Ford F250
Marquette, MI · 7 bids
45,243 mi4x48 cyl
2020 Ram 1500
Marquette, MI · 7 bids
66,874 mi4x48 cyl
Who's Selling in Michigan Right Now
The 923 active Michigan lots come from 110 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Washtenaw Community College, MI - 72 active listings
- Michigan E-Recycle - 69 active listings
- CONSUMERS ENERGY - 66 active listings
- MEARS EQUIPMENT SERVICES - 64 active listings
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 44 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 37 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 36 active listings
- State of Michigan — DTMB - 33 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 Michigan gov auctions, State of Michigan surplus, Michigan state auctions, or government auto auctions in Michigan, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and MI 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 Michigan? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-06
Michigan Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Furniture, Medical.
Auctions Near You in Michigan
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Charlotte lot and a Wixom lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
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Auctions by County in Michigan
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 Michigan Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Michigan is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Michigan - 304 active listings
- GovDeals in Michigan - 273 active listings
- Public Surplus in Michigan - 64 active listings
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction in Michigan - 44 active listings
- GovPlanet in Michigan - 37 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 36 active listings in Michigan
- Michigan MiBid in Michigan - 33 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Michigan - 33 active listings
- GSA Auctions in Michigan - 31 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Michigan - 31 active listings
- Apple Auctioneering - 15 active listings in Michigan
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 11 active listings in Michigan
- Purple Wave - 5 active listings in Michigan
- Municibid - 4 active listings in Michigan
- GSA Real Estate - 1 active listing in Michigan
- Bid4Assets - 1 active listing in Michigan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Michigan?
- Government surplus auctions in Michigan are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Michigan's own surplus platform. Right now the 923 open Michigan lots come from J.J. Kane Auctioneers (304), GovDeals (273), Public Surplus (64), Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction (44), and 12 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 Michigan?
- Government auctions in Michigan offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in MI. The open Michigan lots break down as vehicles (287), equipment (144), electronics (126), tools (119), real estate (96). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Michigan 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 Michigan pickup locations right now are Charlotte (215), Ann Arbor (90), Temperance (90), Rosebush (65), Ishpeming (41), with lots open in 28 more MI cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Michigan 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 Michigan open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Michigan are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.