Government Auctions in Des Moines, IA
90 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: 2026-09-25
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2012 Caterpillar D6N LGP Dozer
Des Moines, IA · 40 bids
18,102 hrsDiesel
1 LOT - 44 LAPTOPS AND 5 ALL-IN-ONES
Des Moines, IA · 33 bids
Large lot of Whelen Red & Blue police lighting, cantrols, control panels
Des Moines, IA · 22 bids
Misc. lot of law enforcement gear and equipment
Des Moines, IA · 15 bids
1991 Heil Tank Trailer
Des Moines, IA · 14 bids
2008 Caterpillar 330D L Excavator
Des Moines, IA · 14 bids
12,915 hrsDiesel
Lot of flat file cabinets
Des Moines, IA · 11 bids
22 Whelen police light bars, 48" and 54" red & blue
Des Moines, IA · 9 bids
Lot of 9 Laptops
Des Moines, IA · 9 bids
Lot of 3 computer towers
Des Moines, IA · 9 bids
Office chairs
Des Moines, IA · 3 bids
3 Used Dell Laptops, 4 Used Dell Docking Stations, and 1 DVD/VCR Player
Des Moines, IA · 3 bids
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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.