Ohio Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
2,794 active government auctions in Ohio right now, listed by 283 named OH sellers across 14 official platforms. Most of it sits in Columbus and Cleveland (83 OH cities have lots open).
Government surplus in Ohio carries a median winning bid of $310 (typical range $40–$2,051), from 11,416 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Groveport, OH · 4 bids
138,907 mi4x48 cyl
2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT
Groveport, OH · 4 bids
122,777 mi4x48 cyl
1996 Ford F-350 Pick up Truck
Newburgh Heights, OH · 17 bids
2001 International 4300 SBA ambulance that will start with a jump.
Pepper Pike, OH · 16 bids
12' Paddle Boat
Chardon, OH · 7 bids
2011 Ford F-250 SD 2WD
Dublin, OH · 14 bids
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2009 Ford F-250 Regular Cab 4WD
Dublin, OH · 14 bids
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2010 RAM 1500
Brookfield, OH · 14 bids
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GAMING MONITOR
Canton, OH · 41 bids
2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab 2WD
Dublin, OH · 13 bids
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2008 Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD
Springboro, OH · 13 bids
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2013 Ford F-150
Jackson, OH · 13 bids
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Official Ohio government surplus programs
GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 2,794 open in Ohio right now; the list below links each official program directly.
- State and Federal Surplus Services (State Surplus Program)Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Vehicles, computer equipment, office furnishings and other state agency surplus
Auctions run on GovDeals. Open to the public. Address: 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228.
- ODOT Equipment AuctionsOhio Department of Transportation
Unused ODOT equipment and vehicles, sold as-is by district
Open to the public.
- Federal Surplus ProgramOhio Department of Administrative Services
Federal surplus property transferred to eligible donees for a service fee
Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public.
- City of Columbus surplus auctionsCity of Columbus Purchasing Office
City surplus goods
Auctions run on GovDeals. Open to the public.
Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.
Who's Selling in Ohio Right Now
The 2,794 active Ohio lots come from 283 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- Cleveland State University, OH - 114 active listings
- Clyde, OH - 67 active listings
- Dublin, OH - 60 active listings
- COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO - ARI/HOLMAN - 57 active listings
- Lorain County Sheriff's Office - 49 active listings
- Ohio State University Surplus Department, OH - 42 active listings
- GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 42 active listings
- State of Ohio, OH - 39 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 Ohio
Median winning bids from 10,972 completed government auction sales in Ohio, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $2,325 | 4,355 |
| Electronics | $87 | 2,508 |
| Office furniture | $15 | 1,880 |
| Tools & industrial | $103 | 1,022 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,055 | 675 |
| Medical & lab equipment | $73 | 328 |
| Military surplus | $139 | 134 |
| Collectibles | $62 | 48 |
| Jewelry | $211 | 22 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Ohio. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Ohio Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Ohio government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $2,325 | 248 |
| Dodge Charger | $2,725 | 219 |
| Trailer | $919 | 214 |
| Ford Fusion | $4,698 | 198 |
| Dodge Charger Pursuit | $3,827 | 179 |
| Printer | $42 | 177 |
| Desk | $10 | 164 |
| Ford F-250 | $2,525 | 125 |
| Ford Econoline | $2,625 | 119 |
| Ford F-350 | $3,564 | 106 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Ohio. 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 Ohio gov auctions, State of Ohio surplus, Ohio state auctions, or government auto auctions in Ohio, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and OH 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 Ohio? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-11-02
Ohio Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Military, Tools, Equipment, Jewelry, Collectibles.
Auctions Near You in Ohio
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Columbus lot and a Stoutsville 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 Ohio Auctions
Where Ohio Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Ohio is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals in Ohio - 2327 active listings
- J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Ohio - 166 active listings
- CivilView in Ohio - 78 active listings
- Public Surplus in Ohio - 72 active listings
- GovPlanet in Ohio - 42 active listings
- Purple Wave in Ohio - 27 active listings
- GSA Auctions - 19 active listings in Ohio
- Fannie Mae HomePath - 16 active listings in Ohio
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 16 active listings in Ohio
- HUD HomeStore - 15 active listings in Ohio
- Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 12 active listings in Ohio
- Bid4Assets - 2 active listings in Ohio
- Municibid - 1 active listing in Ohio
- Apple Auctioneering - 1 active listing in Ohio
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Ohio?
- Government surplus auctions in Ohio are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals and Public Surplus. The official Ohio programs are State and Federal Surplus Services (State Surplus Program), Ohio Department of Administrative Services (auctions on GovDeals); ODOT Equipment Auctions, Ohio Department of Transportation; Federal Surplus Program, Ohio Department of Administrative Services (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale); and City of Columbus surplus auctions, City of Columbus Purchasing Office (auctions on GovDeals). Right now the 2,794 open Ohio lots come from GovDeals (2327), J.J. Kane Auctioneers (166), CivilView (78), Public Surplus (72), 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 Ohio?
- Government auctions in Ohio offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in OH. The open Ohio lots break down as other (1013), vehicles (472), furniture (288), art & decor (243), electronics (227). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Ohio 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 Ohio pickup locations right now are Columbus (1206), Cleveland (146), Louisville (91), Dayton (75), Ashland (71), with lots open in 78 more OH cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Ohio 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 Ohio open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Ohio are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.