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Michigan Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

732 active government auctions in Michigan right now, listed by 106 named MI sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Charlotte and Ann Arbor (29 MI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 197 lots.

Government surplus in Michigan carries a median winning bid of $132 (typical range $19–$1,142), from 3,316 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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Who's Selling in Michigan Right Now

The 732 active Michigan lots come from 106 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

  • Washtenaw Community College, MI - 82 active listings
  • Lansing Police Department, MI - 53 active listings
  • Michigan E-Recycle - 51 active listings
  • GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 45 active listings
  • CONSUMERS ENERGY - 41 active listings
  • Fannie Mae - 35 active listings
  • Public Surplus - 33 active listings
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 30 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 3,189 completed government auction sales in Michigan, by category.

CategoryMedianSales
Vehicles$2,122909
Electronics$101847
Office furniture$11544
Tools & industrial$24480
Heavy equipment$698229
Medical & lab equipment$79113
Military surplus$23267

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$3,22559
Printer$959
Desk$856
Monitor$1455
Chevrolet Silverado$4,71434
GMC Sierra$4,22533
File cabinet$1328
Chevrolet Express$1,00828

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: 2026-11-06

Auctions Near You in Michigan

Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Charlotte lot and a Traverse City 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 732 open Michigan lots come from GovDeals (308), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (181), Public Surplus (51), GovPlanet (45), and 9 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 (197), equipment (120), electronics (89), real estate (86), other (83). 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 Charlotte (142), Ann Arbor (92), Lansing (53), Temperance (52), Detroit (32), with lots open in 24 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.