Michigan Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
738 active government auctions in Michigan right now, listed by 86 named MI sellers across 16 official platforms. Most of it sits in Ann Arbor and Charlotte (38 MI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 177 lots.
Government surplus in Michigan carries a median winning bid of $160 (typical range $24–$1,272), from 2,843 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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Apple Mac Studio 13,1 (2022) Model A2615 M1 Max (10 cores) 64Gb/1TB Mac OS 26.4.1
Ann Arbor, MI · 16 bids
2015 Ford F-250 SD
Flint, MI · 9 bids
V8
2019 John Deere 331G Compact Track Loader
Dearborn Heights, MI · 7 bids
2,145 hrsDiesel
2016 CAT 272D2 Two-Speed High Flow Skid Steer Loader
Northville, MI · 6 bids
2,927 hrsDiesel74 HP
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
Lansing, MI · 5 bids
V8
2024 Youtop YT12 Mini Excavator
Dearborn Heights, MI · 4 bids
2011 Kubota L39 Backhoe
Traverse City, MI · 4 bids
1,536 hrsDiesel39 HP
2001 Pierce Enforcer Pumper Fire Truck
Marquette, MI · 2 bids
12,145 miDiesel
2016 International DuraStar 4300
Detroit, MI · 32 bids
2015 Dodge Charger
Bellaire, MI · 1 bid
V6
2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD
FLINT, MI · 1 bid
V8
Setina Police Partition / Prisoner Divider – 2019 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility
Addison, MI
Who's Selling in Michigan Right Now
The 738 active Michigan lots come from 86 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Washtenaw Community College, MI - 74 active listings
- State of Michigan — DTMB - 62 active listings
- Michigan E-Recycle - 52 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 45 active listings
- Road Commission for Oakland County, MI - 42 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 38 active listings
- Public Surplus - 38 active listings
- Fannie Mae - 37 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 2,756 completed government auction sales in Michigan, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,078 | 818 |
| Electronics | $108 | 740 |
| Office furniture | $12 | 435 |
| Tools & industrial | $25 | 427 |
| Heavy equipment | $773 | 178 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $77 | 100 |
| Military surplus | $214 | 58 |
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 | $2,991 | 53 |
| Desk | $10 | 52 |
| Monitor | $14 | 50 |
| Printer | $13 | 43 |
| Trailer | $701 | 33 |
| GMC Sierra | $4,746 | 31 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $3,564 | 28 |
| Generator | $137 | 27 |
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: 2026-10-19
Michigan Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Furniture, Medical.
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 Swartz Creek 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 - 327 active listings
- Public Surplus in Michigan - 105 active listings
- Michigan MiBid in Michigan - 62 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Michigan - 56 active listings
- HUD HomeStore - 45 active listings in Michigan
- GovPlanet in Michigan - 38 active listings
- Fannie Mae HomePath in Michigan - 37 active listings
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 23 active listings in Michigan
- Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - 15 active listings in Michigan
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 11 active listings in Michigan
- GSA Auctions - 5 active listings in Michigan
- Purple Wave - 5 active listings in Michigan
- Municibid - 3 active listings in Michigan
- Bid4Assets - 3 active listings in Michigan
- Apple Auctioneering - 2 active listings in Michigan
- GSA Real Estate - 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 738 open Michigan lots come from GovDeals (327), Public Surplus (105), Michigan MiBid (62), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (56), 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 (177), equipment (122), real estate (107), electronics (89), other (77). 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 (78), Charlotte (57), Temperance (52), Marquette (49), Lansing (31), with lots open in 33 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.