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 4,652 open California lots come from GovDeals (2191), Public Surplus (1022), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (707), Bid4Assets (118), and 9 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 (1035), other (793), electronics (513), furniture (484), tools (329). 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 Dixon (444), Gilroy (413), Jurupa Valley (240), Los Angeles (216), City Of Industry (144), with lots open in 117 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.

California Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

4,652 active government auctions in California right now, listed by 431 named CA sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Dixon and Gilroy (122 CA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 1,035 lots.

Government surplus in California carries a median winning bid of $160 (typical range $31–$1,122), from 12,816 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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44% off

2020 Dodge Charger SXT

$3,000Vehicles

Los Angeles, CA · 12 bids

80,199 miV6

2012 Ford F-150

$1,530Vehicles

Stockton, CA · 12 bids

2012 JLG G12-55A Telehandler

$9,100Equipment

Riverside, CA · 22 bids

5,656 hrsDiesel12,000 lb cap

64% off

2015 Ford F-250 SD XL SuperCab 4WD

$4,150Vehicles

Davis, CA · 19 bids

DieselV8

71% off

2018 BMW R1200RT -

$260Vehicles

Montclair, CA · 9 bids

Does not run

63% off

2016 Ford F-150 XL 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD

$1,525Vehicles

Visalia, CA · 17 bids

75% off

2019 Ford F250 Super Duty Utility Bed Pickup Truck

$2,250Vehicles

Corona, CA · 17 bids

157,276 mi

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Truck

$625Vehicles

Monterey, CA · 17 bids

196,123 mi4x4

2011 Ford F250 Super Duty Utility Bed Pickup Truck

$1,700Vehicles

Bakersfield, CA · 16 bids

109,550 mi4x4

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4

$1,500Vehicles

Sacramento, CA · 7 bids

68% off

SERVER MEMORY: (100) 8GB 1RX8 PC4 2666V

$775Electronics

Atwater, CA · 39 bids

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV 4WD

$3,550Vehicles

Montclair, CA · 13 bids

39,743 miV8

Official California government surplus programs

GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 4,652 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 4,652 active California lots come from 431 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

Factor X - Government Remarketing, CA - 413 active listings
Public Surplus - 299 active listings
Hope in Hand Foundation Inc., GA - 139 active listings
SAR OPS, CA - 125 active listings
HP Inc. - 99 active listings
GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 99 active listings
Fannie Mae - 97 active listings
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC - 85 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 12,294 completed government auction sales in California, by category.

Category	Median	Typical range	Sales
Vehicles	$2,147	$693–$5,003	3,576
Electronics	$67	$19–$230	3,464
Tools & industrial	$127	$40–$410	1,893
Office furniture	$20	$10–$51	1,470
Medical & lab equipment	$100	$25–$330	855
Heavy equipment	$1,131	$300–$3,146	437
Military surplus	$366	$122–$611	284
Jewelry	$100	$50–$250	181
Collectibles	$82	$41–$180	134

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	Typical range	Sales
Laptop	$123	$75–$165	292
Trailer	$900	$312–$1,547	216
Printer	$13	$11–$32	212
Ford Explorer	$2,048	$1,073–$3,750	205
Dell laptop	$65	$49–$117	193
Folding knives	$375	$209–$495	187
Dell Latitude	$65	$32–$130	163
Monitor	$18	$12–$28	148
iPhone	$60	$32–$81	140
Projector	$13	$13–$14	109

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: 2026-10-19

Auctions Near You in California

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

Government Auctions Near Me

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.

Sacramento County (501)Solano County (298)Los Angeles County (280)Orange County (234)San Bernardino County (177)Contra Costa County (154)Madera County (104)Ventura County (94)San Diego County (83)Alameda County (80)Riverside County (80)Yolo County (78)

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 - 2191 active listings
Public Surplus in California - 1022 active listings
J.J. Kane Auctioneers in California - 707 active listings
Bid4Assets in California - 118 active listings
Purple Wave in California - 108 active listings
GovPlanet in California - 99 active listings
Fannie Mae HomePath in California - 97 active listings
Apple Auctioneering in California - 95 active listings
GSA Auctions in California - 80 active listings
GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in California - 61 active listings
HUD HomeStore - 42 active listings in California
Freddie Mac HomeSteps in California - 29 active listings
PropertyRoom - 3 active listings in California

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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 4,652 open California lots come from GovDeals (2191), Public Surplus (1022), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (707), Bid4Assets (118), and 9 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 (1035), other (793), electronics (513), furniture (484), tools (329). 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 Dixon (444), Gilroy (413), Jurupa Valley (240), Los Angeles (216), City Of Industry (144), with lots open in 117 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.