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Michigan Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

771 active government auctions in Michigan right now, listed by 93 named MI sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in Saint Clair Shores and Charlotte (35 MI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 187 lots.

Government surplus in Michigan carries a median winning bid of $150 (typical range $22–$1,247), from 2,971 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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Who's Selling in Michigan Right Now

The 771 active Michigan lots come from 93 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

  • St. Clair Shores Police Department, MI - 150 active listings
  • State of Michigan β€” DTMB - 66 active listings
  • CONSUMERS ENERGY - 48 active listings
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 41 active listings
  • GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 41 active listings
  • Fannie Mae - 36 active listings
  • Public Surplus - 36 active listings
  • City of Traverse City - 29 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 Michigan

Median winning bids from 2,868 completed government auction sales in Michigan, by category.

CategoryMedianSales
Vehicles$2,078841
Electronics$108766
Office furniture$12455
Tools & industrial$25450
Heavy equipment$717194
Medical & lab equipment$78101
Military surplus$24461

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Michigan. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.

Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.

Michigan Sold Prices by Item

The most-sold items at Michigan government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.

ItemMedianSales
Dell Latitude$99102
Dell laptop$12466
Ford Explorer$2,98054
Desk$854
Monitor$1452
Printer$1343
Trailer$70135
GMC Sierra$4,74632
Chevrolet Silverado$3,56428
Generator$13727

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Michigan. 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 Michigan gov auctions, State of Michigan surplus, Michigan state auctions, or government auto auctions in Michigan, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and MI 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 Michigan? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-23

Auctions Near You in Michigan

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

Auctions by County in Michigan

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 Michigan Auctions Come From

Government surplus in Michigan is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find government surplus auctions in Michigan?
Government surplus auctions in Michigan are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Michigan's own surplus platform. Right now the 771 open Michigan lots come from GovDeals (320), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (125), Public Surplus (86), Michigan MiBid (66), and 12 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 Michigan?
Government auctions in Michigan offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in MI. The open Michigan lots break down as vehicles (187), furniture (124), equipment (115), real estate (99), other (89). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
Which cities in Michigan 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 Michigan pickup locations right now are Saint Clair Shores (151), Charlotte (109), Lansing (41), Traverse City (30), Ann Arbor (27), with lots open in 30 more MI cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
Are government auctions in Michigan 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 Michigan open to the public?
Yes. Government surplus auctions in Michigan are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.