Kentucky Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
919 active government auctions in Kentucky right now, listed by 118 named KY sellers across 10 official platforms. Most of it sits in Verona and Lexington (28 KY cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 313 lots.
Government surplus in Kentucky carries a median winning bid of $173 (typical range $32–$1,648), from 4,145 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2012 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-ft. Bed 2WD
Louisville, KY · 27 bids
120,592 miV6
2008 Ford F-150
Irvine, KY · 12 bids
V8
1996 John Deere 310D Backhoe
Lexington, KY · 25 bids
6,602 hrsDiesel
2000 Hitachi EX330LC-5 Excavator
Lexington, KY · 24 bids
14,039 hrsDiesel
2014 Dodge Charger
Greenville, KY · 22 bids
V6
2009 Caterpillar 279C Tracked Skid Steer Loader
Lexington, KY · 20 bids
1,741 hrsDiesel
Lot of 18 Apple 24" iMacs 16GB RAM / 256GB SSD M1 & M4 Tested & Securely Erased
Versailles, KY · 57 bids
2002 Case 580M Backhoe
Paducah, KY · 19 bids
10,500 hrsDiesel4x4
1999 Caterpillar 416C Backhoe
Lexington, KY · 16 bids
1,854 hrsDiesel
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
Hopkinsville, KY · 13 bids
165,083 miV8
2007 Ford F-350 SD 2WD
Louisville, KY · 11 bids
130,054 miV10
2002 BRODERSON IC35-2C CRANE
Louisville, KY · 9 bids
Who's Selling in Kentucky Right Now
The 919 active Kentucky lots come from 118 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Western Kentucky University, KY - 94 active listings
- University of Kentucky Surplus Property - 82 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 47 active listings
- Estill County Fiscal Court, KY - 46 active listings
- Wm. H. Schulte & Sons Truck Service Inc. - 40 active listings
- Duke Energy - 36 active listings
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 35 active listings
- Glens Emergency Equipment, KY - 31 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 Kentucky
Median winning bids from 3,992 completed government auction sales in Kentucky, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,325 | 1,334 |
| Office furniture | $22 | 881 |
| Tools & industrial | $89 | 606 |
| Electronics | $100 | 596 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $60 | 282 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,825 | 175 |
| Military surplus | $366 | 52 |
| Jewelry | $578 | 46 |
| Collectibles | $78 | 20 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Kentucky. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Kentucky Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Kentucky government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $3,127 | 79 |
| Desk | $10 | 71 |
| Dodge Charger | $3,163 | 66 |
| Ford F-150 | $2,988 | 61 |
| Dodge Ram | $3,024 | 44 |
| Generator | $285 | 41 |
| Ram 1500 | $5,265 | 38 |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit | $3,100 | 32 |
| Ford Focus | $2,113 | 32 |
| Printer | $80 | 31 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky gov auctions, State of Kentucky surplus, Kentucky state auctions, or government auto auctions in Kentucky, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and KY 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 Kentucky? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-19
Kentucky Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Collectibles.
Auctions Near You in Kentucky
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Verona lot and a Whitesburg lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
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Auctions by County in Kentucky
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 Kentucky Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Kentucky is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Kentucky - 498 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Kentucky - 223 active listings
- Purple Wave in Kentucky - 72 active listings
- GovPlanet in Kentucky - 47 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Kentucky - 35 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 15 active listings in Kentucky
- HUD HomeStore - 12 active listings in Kentucky
- Public Surplus - 11 active listings in Kentucky
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 4 active listings in Kentucky
- GSA Auctions - 2 active listings in Kentucky
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Kentucky?
- Government surplus auctions in Kentucky are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Kentucky's own surplus platform. Right now the 919 open Kentucky lots come from GovDeals (498), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (223), Purple Wave (72), GovPlanet (47), 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 Kentucky?
- Government auctions in Kentucky offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in KY. The open Kentucky lots break down as vehicles (313), furniture (162), equipment (119), other (85), tools (83). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Kentucky 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 Kentucky pickup locations right now are Verona (150), Lexington (146), Bowling Green (101), Louisville (49), Irvine (46), with lots open in 23 more KY cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Kentucky 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 Kentucky open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Kentucky are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.