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Alabama Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

701 active government auctions in Alabama right now, listed by 96 named AL sellers across 11 official platforms. Most of it sits in Mobile and Fort Payne (39 AL cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 183 lots.

Government surplus in Alabama carries a median winning bid of $333 (typical range $40–$2,247), from 5,641 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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Who's Selling in Alabama Right Now

The 701 active Alabama lots come from 96 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

  • Mobile, AL - 55 active listings
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 52 active listings
  • Fannie Mae - 27 active listings
  • University of South Alabama, AL - 25 active listings
  • Alexander City School District, AL - 24 active listings
  • GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 24 active listings
  • Blount County Board of Education, AL - 23 active listings
  • The Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County, AL - 18 active listings

Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.

What Government Surplus Sold For in Alabama

Median winning bids from 5,341 completed government auction sales in Alabama, by category.

CategoryMedianSales
Vehicles$2,5001,975
Office furniture$221,104
Electronics$135862
Tools & industrial$310552
Heavy equipment$2,078358
Medical & lab equipment$41309
Military surplus$583173
Jewelry$378

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Alabama. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Alabama Sold Prices by Item

The most-sold items at Alabama government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.

ItemMedianSales
Chevrolet Tahoe$4,294146
Trailer$3,955135
Ford F-150$2,725129
Chevrolet Silverado$3,078101
Desk$1099
Hand tools$39496
Ford F-250$4,00072
Ford Explorer$2,82568
Dodge Ram$4,57664
Ram 1500$4,82560

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Alabama. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Whether you're searching for Alabama gov auctions, State of Alabama surplus, Alabama state auctions, or government auto auctions in Alabama, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and AL 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 Alabama? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-11-13

Auctions Near You in Alabama

Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Mobile lot and an Abbeville lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:

Auctions by County in Alabama

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 Alabama Auctions Come From

Government surplus in Alabama is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:

  • GovDeals in Alabama - 504 active listings
  • HUD HomeStore - 52 active listings in Alabama
  • J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Alabama - 40 active listings
  • Fannie Mae HomePath in Alabama - 27 active listings
  • GovPlanet - 24 active listings in Alabama
  • Purple Wave - 23 active listings in Alabama
  • GSA Auctions - 17 active listings in Alabama
  • Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 10 active listings in Alabama
  • GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 2 active listings in Alabama
  • Bid4Assets - 1 active listing in Alabama
  • Apple Auctioneering - 1 active listing in Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find government surplus auctions in Alabama?
Government surplus auctions in Alabama are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Alabama's own surplus platform. Right now the 701 open Alabama lots come from GovDeals (504), HUD HomeStore (52), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (40), Fannie Mae HomePath (27), 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 Alabama?
Government auctions in Alabama offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in AL. The open Alabama lots break down as vehicles (183), other (108), real estate (96), electronics (74), equipment (74). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
Which cities in Alabama 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 Alabama pickup locations right now are Mobile (118), Fort Payne (110), Birmingham (48), Graysville (28), Columbiana (27), with lots open in 34 more AL cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
Are government auctions in Alabama 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 Alabama open to the public?
Yes. Government surplus auctions in Alabama are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.