Alabama Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
783 active government auctions in Alabama right now, listed by 92 named AL sellers across 9 official platforms. Most of it sits in Fort Payne and Tuscaloosa (39 AL cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 260 lots.
Government surplus in Alabama carries a median winning bid of $340 (typical range $40–$2,433), from 4,926 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2012 Dodge Charger
Ashville, AL · 32 bids
V8
LOWE FLAT BOTTOM BOAT & TRAILER
Hollywood, AL · 30 bids
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
Ashville, AL · 28 bids
V8
WHITE 2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Mobile, AL · 28 bids
WHITE 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Mobile, AL · 22 bids
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Ashville, AL · 20 bids
V8
2015 Dodge Charger
Ashville, AL · 20 bids
V8
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Ashville, AL · 19 bids
V8
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
Ashville, AL · 18 bids
V8
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Jasper, AL · 18 bids
272,361 mi
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
Pell City, AL · 17 bids
V8
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
Ashville, AL · 15 bids
4x4V8
Who's Selling in Alabama Right Now
The 783 active Alabama lots come from 92 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- University of Alabama - 88 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 60 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 58 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 55 active listings
- BALDWIN EMC - 30 active listings
- Mobile, AL - 24 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 23 active listings
- HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES - 23 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 4,703 completed government auction sales in Alabama, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,494 | 1,822 |
| Office furniture | $22 | 928 |
| Electronics | $133 | 740 |
| Tools & industrial | $325 | 507 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,121 | 293 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $42 | 280 |
| Military surplus | $611 | 133 |
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.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer | $3,955 | 122 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | $4,225 | 122 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,629 | 119 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,100 | 96 |
| Hand tools | $394 | 96 |
| Desk | $10 | 81 |
| Ford F-250 | $4,650 | 67 |
| Dodge Ram | $4,650 | 61 |
| Ram 1500 | $5,200 | 58 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,600 | 56 |
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: 2026-10-19
Alabama Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture.
Auctions Near You in Alabama
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Fort Payne lot and a Florence 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 Alabama Auctions
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 - 447 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Alabama - 78 active listings
- GovPlanet in Alabama - 60 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Alabama - 58 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 55 active listings in Alabama
- Purple Wave in Alabama - 37 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 23 active listings in Alabama
- GSA Auctions - 15 active listings in Alabama
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 10 active listings in Alabama
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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 783 open Alabama lots come from GovDeals (447), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (78), GovPlanet (60), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (58), and 5 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 (260), real estate (98), other (98), equipment (80), furniture (76). 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 Fort Payne (100), Tuscaloosa (92), Mobile (82), Bessemer (40), Summerdale (30), 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.