California Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
5,395 active government auctions in California right now, listed by 432 named CA sellers across 12 official platforms. Most of it sits in Tustin and Dixon (113 CA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 1,086 lots.
Government surplus in California carries a median winning bid of $157 (typical range $30–$1,125), from 13,433 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2014 Dodge Charger
Hanford, CA · 17 bids
Does not runV8
2013 Dodge Charger
Hanford, CA · 16 bids
V8
2015 BMW 3-Series 328i SULEV
Los Angeles, CA · 6 bids
177,813 mi4 cyl
(CA) 2009 Dodge Charger
, CA · 6 bids
218,718 mi
2018 Ford F150 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Corona, CA · 12 bids
140,682 mi
iPhone
Sacramento, CA · 16 bids
2019 Ford F150 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Colton, CA · 11 bids
185,080 mi4x4
iPhone
Sacramento, CA · 15 bids
2014 Dodge Charger
Hanford, CA · 10 bids
V8
2013 Ford F-150 XLT 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
Lynwood, CA · 9 bids
V6
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Indio, CA · 9 bids
V6
2019 Ford F150 Ext. Cab Pickup Truck
Colton, CA · 9 bids
190,116 mi4x4
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Official California government surplus programs
GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 5,395 open in California right now; the list below links each official program directly.
- State Surplus Property and ReutilizationCalifornia Department of General Services, Office of Fleet and Asset Management
State-owned surplus personal property; fleet vehicles and equipment sold separately
Auctions run on GovDeals (general surplus) and Bar None Auction (fleet vehicles and equipment). Open to the public.
- Caltrans Surplus EquipmentCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Caltrans surplus equipment, listed for public auction on the DGS website
Open to the public.
- Federal Surplus Personal Property Program (FSPP)California Department of General Services, Office of Fleet and Asset Management
Federal surplus personal property for eligible non-federal organizations (donees)
Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public.
Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.
Who's Selling in California Right Now
The 5,395 active California lots come from 432 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Global Vault Auctions - Government Remarketing, CA - 823 active listings
- Public Surplus - 303 active listings
- Hope in Hand Foundation Inc., GA - 150 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 150 active listings
- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (CSU) - 127 active listings
- SAR OPS, CA - 123 active listings
- L3Harris - 111 active listings
- PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC - 107 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 California
Median winning bids from 12,883 completed government auction sales in California, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,178 | 3,725 |
| Electronics | $67 | 3,694 |
| Tools & industrial | $125 | 1,943 |
| Office furniture | $20 | 1,581 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $100 | 864 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,114 | 452 |
| Military surplus | $360 | 305 |
| Jewelry | $100 | 183 |
| Collectibles | $84 | 136 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
California Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at California government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | $133 | 311 |
| Trailer | $925 | 225 |
| Ford Explorer | $2,080 | 220 |
| Printer | $13 | 218 |
| Dell laptop | $66 | 209 |
| Folding knives | $375 | 187 |
| iPhone | $60 | 170 |
| Dell Latitude | $65 | 163 |
| Monitor | $18 | 156 |
| Desk | $13 | 119 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in California. 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 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: 2026-10-27
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 Tustin lot and a Pismo Beach 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 - 2508 active listings
- Public Surplus in California - 1094 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in California - 1065 active listings
- GovPlanet in California - 150 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in California - 99 active listings
- Bid4Assets in California - 97 active listings
- Purple Wave in California - 95 active listings
- Apple Auctioneering in California - 95 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in California - 86 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 40 active listings in California
- GSA Auctions in California - 40 active listings
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps in California - 26 active listings
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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 and Public Surplus. The official California programs are State Surplus Property and Reutilization, California Department of General Services, Office of Fleet and Asset Management (auctions on GovDeals (general surplus) and Bar None Auction (fleet vehicles and equipment)); Caltrans Surplus Equipment, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and Federal Surplus Personal Property Program (FSPP), California Department of General Services, Office of Fleet and Asset Management (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale). Right now the 5,395 open California lots come from GovDeals (2508), Public Surplus (1094), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (1065), GovPlanet (150), 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 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 (1086), other (853), jewelry (665), electronics (570), furniture (478). 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 Tustin (831), Dixon (566), Jurupa Valley (504), Los Angeles (172), City Of Industry (171), with lots open in 108 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.