Michigan Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
849 active government auctions in Michigan right now, listed by 108 named MI sellers across 14 official platforms. Most of it sits in Ann Arbor and Charlotte (31 MI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 195 lots.
Government surplus in Michigan carries a median winning bid of $130 (typical range $18–$1,127), from 3,336 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2026 CFG MX20R Mini Excavator - Unused
, MI
2026 CFG H16R Mini Excavator - Unused
, MI
CFG QK20R Mini Excavator - Unused
, MI
2026 CFG H13R Mini Excavator - Unused
, MI
CFG XZ20R Mini Excavator - Unused
, MI
CFG QK18R Mini Excavator - Unused
, MI
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
Bellaire, MI · 38 bids
V8
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro
Ubly, MI · 24 bids
2016 Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD
Waterford, MI · 23 bids
V8
2012 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab 6.5-ft. Bed 4WD
Bellaire, MI · 22 bids
V8
2007 Cadillac Escalade
East Lansing, MI · 14 bids
V8
2014 Ford F-150
Lansing, MI · 11 bids
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Who's Selling in Michigan Right Now
The 849 active Michigan lots come from 108 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Washtenaw Community College, MI - 182 active listings
- Lansing Police Department, MI - 53 active listings
- Michigan E-Recycle - 52 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 45 active listings
- CONSUMERS ENERGY - 41 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 35 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 30 active listings
- Rochester Hills, MI - 28 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 3,209 completed government auction sales in Michigan, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,119 | 910 |
| Electronics | $101 | 852 |
| Office furniture | $10 | 557 |
| Tools & industrial | $24 | 480 |
| Heavy equipment | $695 | 229 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $88 | 114 |
| Military surplus | $235 | 67 |
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.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Latitude | $99 | 102 |
| Dell laptop | $124 | 66 |
| Ford Explorer | $3,225 | 59 |
| Printer | $9 | 59 |
| Desk | $8 | 58 |
| Monitor | $14 | 55 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $4,714 | 34 |
| GMC Sierra | $4,225 | 33 |
| Office chair | $5 | 29 |
| File cabinet | $13 | 28 |
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: 2026-11-09
Michigan Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Furniture.
Auctions Near You in Michigan
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - an Ann Arbor lot and a Hancock 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 Michigan Auctions
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:
- GovDeals in Michigan - 428 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Michigan - 182 active listings
- Public Surplus in Michigan - 53 active listings
- GovPlanet in Michigan - 45 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Michigan - 35 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 30 active listings in Michigan
- GSA Auctions - 24 active listings in Michigan
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 12 active listings in Michigan
- Michigan MiBid - 12 active listings in Michigan
- Purple Wave - 11 active listings in Michigan
- Apple Auctioneering - 8 active listings in Michigan
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 7 active listings in Michigan
- Municibid - 1 active listing in Michigan
- Bid4Assets - 1 active listing in Michigan
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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 849 open Michigan lots come from GovDeals (428), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (182), Public Surplus (53), GovPlanet (45), and 10 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 (195), equipment (123), electronics (114), other (101), furniture (95). 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 Ann Arbor (192), Charlotte (143), Lansing (58), Temperance (53), Detroit (37), with lots open in 26 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.