Government Auctions in Des Moines, IA
55 live government surplus auctions in Des Moines, Iowa - vehicles, equipment, electronics, and more from federal, state, and local agencies, all in one feed.
Every lot is sold directly by a government agency - via GSA Auctions, HUD, GovDeals, and others - with no buyer fees or middleman costs added by GovAuctions. Pickup is typically in or near Des Moines, making it easy to inspect before bidding and transport after winning.
Last updated: 2026-11-09
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Auctions Near Des Moines
2004 Bobcat S300 Skid-Steer Loader
Des Moines, IA · 19 bids
2012 Caterpillar 336E L Excavator
Des Moines, IA · 19 bids
8,856 hrsDiesel
Lot of 77 Laptops, 27 All in Ones, 18 Desktops.
Des Moines, IA · 17 bids
IT MISC (Rack 1)
Des Moines, IA · 11 bids
Surplus IT Lot: Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Laptop (No HDD), Docking Station & Misc Accessories
Des Moines, IA · 11 bids
Computer equipment and accessories
Des Moines, IA · 8 bids
4 Monitors
Des Moines, IA · 5 bids
(250) Carhartt FR Pants
DES MOINES, IA · 4 bids
165 Cisco Desk Phones, Headsets, Handsets and Misc phone cables
Des Moines, IA · 4 bids
2003 Chevrolet C5500
Des Moines, IA · 4 bids
115,197 miDiesel
(51) Zebra Printers
DES MOINES, IA · 3 bids
(6) Verathon BladderScan Prime Plus
DES MOINES, IA · 3 bids
6 units
Who's Selling in Des Moines
- Department of Medicine and Surgery — Department of Medicine and Surgery20 live lots
- State of Iowa16 live lots
- Des Moines Area Community College, IA6 live lots
- Fannie Mae3 live lots
- Freddie Mac (HomeSteps)1 live lot
- Metro Waste Authority, IA1 live lot
- State of Iowa Judicial Branch1 live lot
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development1 live lot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Des Moines?
- Government surplus auctions in Des Moines, Iowa are listed on official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and HUD HomeStore (foreclosed homes), plus state and local agencies. GovAuctions aggregates Des Moines listings into one searchable feed.
- What kinds of items can I buy at government auctions in Des Moines?
- Vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, and real estate are all commonly auctioned in the Des Moines area. Inventory rotates daily as agencies cycle out fleet vehicles, IT equipment, and other surplus property.
- Are auctions in Des Moines open to everyone?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions are public - anyone can register on the official auction platform and bid. Most items can be picked up locally in the Des Moines area, though some federal surplus may require travel to a regional GSA pickup point.
- Can I search auctions near Des Moines by ZIP code and distance?
- Yes. This page covers Des Moines itself, but most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually matters more than city limits. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search around Des Moines also surfaces lots in neighboring towns - and just over the Iowa state line - that a city or state listing alone would miss.