Washington Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
1,194 active government auctions in Washington right now, listed by 107 named WA sellers across 12 official platforms. Most of it sits in Tumwater and Seattle (39 WA cities have lots open).
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2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Battle Ground, WA · 3 bids
V8
2014 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-ft. Bed 4WD PU (ID #47228) (AVI) (26-2207) 490
Tumwater, WA · 3 bids
V8
CNH Industrial CNH33.37 Excavator Attachments
Mount Vernon, WA · 3 bids
iMac 27" with Retina 5K Display (Lot of 2)
Friday Harbor, WA · 10 bids
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s - Core i7 (ID# 46571) (C4K-CART) (NO UPC) (10)
Tumwater, WA · 8 bids
iMac 27"
Friday Harbor, WA · 8 bids
Utility Company Owned Surplus – Used 2014 RAM 1500 4WD
Everett, WA · 2 bids
139,360 miV8
CNH Industrial CNH33.37 Excavator Attachments
Mount Vernon, WA · 2 bids
CNH Industrial CNH33.37 Excavator Attachments
Mount Vernon, WA · 2 bids
(2) CNH Industrial Excavator Buckets
Mount Vernon, WA · 2 bids
(1) Better Built Fluid Transfer Tank 36 Gallon
Benton City, WA · 5 bids
2017 Ford Explorer AWD Police Interceptor SUV (ID# 47413) (FTL) (26-2141) 225
Tumwater, WA · 1 bid
V6
Who's Selling in Washington Right Now
The 1,194 active Washington lots come from 107 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- State of Washington Surplus Operations, WA - 231 active listings
- King County, WA - 105 active listings
- Lower Columbia College - 74 active listings
- New Holland Construction Equipment - 70 active listings
- Benton County Fire Protection District 2 - 67 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 55 active listings
- City of Everett - 38 active listings
- Public Surplus - 34 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 Washington gov auctions, State of Washington surplus, Washington state auctions, or government auto auctions in Washington, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and WA 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 Washington? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-08-22
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Auctions Near You in Washington
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Tumwater lot and a Kirkland 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 Washington Auctions
Where Washington Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Washington is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Washington - 618 active listings
- Public Surplus in Washington - 350 active listings
- Purple Wave in Washington - 99 active listings
- GovPlanet in Washington - 55 active listings
- GSA Auctions - 18 active listings in Washington
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 14 active listings in Washington
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers - 11 active listings in Washington
- HUD HomeStore - 8 active listings in Washington
- Municibid - 8 active listings in Washington
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 7 active listings in Washington
- CivilView - 4 active listings in Washington
- Bid4Assets - 2 active listings in Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Washington?
- Government surplus auctions in Washington are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Washington's own surplus platform. Right now the 1,194 open Washington lots come from GovDeals (618), Public Surplus (350), Purple Wave (99), GovPlanet (55), and 8 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 Washington?
- Government auctions in Washington offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in WA. The open Washington lots break down as other (305), electronics (197), furniture (163), vehicles (156), equipment (98). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Washington 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 Washington pickup locations right now are Tumwater (231), Seattle (144), Longview (75), Benton City (67), Mount Vernon (52), with lots open in 34 more WA cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Washington 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 Washington open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Washington are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.