Iowa Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
790 active government auctions in Iowa right now, listed by 121 named IA sellers across 10 official platforms. Most of it sits in Iowa City and Dubuque (42 IA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 159 lots.
Government surplus in Iowa carries a median winning bid of $111 (typical range $34–$609), from 5,506 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Flatbed Pickup Truck
Davenport, IA · 11 bids
126,246 mi4x4
2012 Takeuchi TB250 Mini Excavator
Mount Ayr, IA · 11 bids
5,390 hrsDiesel
2014 Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD ANIMAL CONTROL TRUCK
Mason City, IA · 10 bids
V8
2019 Gmc Sierra Denali Diesel
Muscatine, IA · 10 bids
2011 Caterpillar 140M2 VHP Plus Motor Grader
Greenfield, IA · 10 bids
18,961 hrsDiesel
2013 RAM 1500 Pickup Truck
North Liberty, IA · 10 bids
177,820 mi
2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD Crew Cab Flatbed Pickup Truck
Davenport, IA · 10 bids
4x4Diesel
2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD Pickup Truck
Eldridge, IA · 43 bids
83,800 mi4x4
2017 Dodge Charger
West Des Moines, IA · 28 bids
V8
2018 Ford F-150
West Des Moines, IA · 26 bids
V8
2019 RAM 1500 Classic Crew Cab Pickup Truck
Pacific Junction, IA · 22 bids
175,595 mi4x4
2009 Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup Truck
Ankeny, IA · 21 bids
81,892 mi4x4
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Who's Selling in Iowa Right Now
The 790 active Iowa lots come from 121 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- University of Iowa Surplus - 76 active listings
- Steel Mart - 64 active listings
- University of Iowa Surplus - Athletic Clothing - 56 active listings
- Decatur County - 37 active listings
- State of Iowa - 36 active listings
- SAND HILL WINES LLC - 28 active listings
- Jasper County Sheriff's Office, IA - 27 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 22 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 Iowa
Median winning bids from 5,030 completed government auction sales in Iowa, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | $98 | 1,921 |
| Vehicles | $4,135 | 999 |
| Office furniture | $27 | 994 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $87 | 445 |
| Tools & industrial | $110 | 403 |
| Heavy equipment | $2,570 | 252 |
| Military surplus | $1,550 | 8 |
| Collectibles | $131 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Iowa. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Iowa Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Iowa government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | $52 | 334 |
| Trailer | $1,325 | 95 |
| Desk | $10 | 80 |
| Projector | $32 | 72 |
| Herman Miller | $111 | 71 |
| Printer | $140 | 59 |
| File cabinet | $9 | 50 |
| Dodge Charger | $5,550 | 49 |
| Ford Explorer | $4,550 | 48 |
| John Deere | $4,696 | 47 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Iowa. 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 Iowa gov auctions, State of Iowa surplus, Iowa state auctions, or government auto auctions in Iowa, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and IA 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 Iowa? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-11-08
Iowa Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture, Medical.
Auctions Near You in Iowa
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - an Iowa City lot and an Eldridge 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 Iowa Auctions
Auctions by County in Iowa
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 Iowa Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Iowa is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Iowa - 398 active listings
- Purple Wave in Iowa - 276 active listings
- Public Surplus in Iowa - 28 active listings
- CivilView in Iowa - 25 active listings
- GSA Auctions in Iowa - 25 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 22 active listings in Iowa
- HUD HomeStore - 7 active listings in Iowa
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 4 active listings in Iowa
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers - 4 active listings in Iowa
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 1 active listing in Iowa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Iowa?
- Government surplus auctions in Iowa are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Iowa's own surplus platform. Right now the 790 open Iowa lots come from GovDeals (398), Purple Wave (276), Public Surplus (28), CivilView (25), and 6 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 Iowa?
- Government auctions in Iowa offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in IA. The open Iowa lots break down as vehicles (159), equipment (149), other (103), electronics (91), tools (82). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Iowa 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 Iowa pickup locations right now are Iowa City (135), Dubuque (65), Des Moines (56), Leon (37), Ames (36), with lots open in 37 more IA cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Iowa 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 Iowa open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Iowa are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.