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Washington Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

1,173 active government auctions in Washington right now, listed by 126 named WA sellers across 14 official platforms. Most of it sits in Seattle and Tumwater (50 WA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 234 lots.

Government surplus in Washington carries a median winning bid of $151 (typical range $23–$1,385), from 6,091 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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Official Washington government surplus programs

GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 1,173 open in Washington right now; the list below links each official program directly.

  • Washington State Surplus (Surplus Operations)Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

    Electronics, office furniture, mobile devices and other state agency surplus

    Auctions run on GovDeals. Open to the public. Address: 7511 New Market St SW, Tumwater, WA 98501.

  • Federal Surplus ProgramWashington State Department of Enterprise Services

    Federal surplus property for eligible public agencies, nonprofits and qualifying small businesses

    Donation program for eligible organizations, not open to the public.

  • King County Personal Property SurplusKing County Fleet Services

    County equipment, furniture and other items no longer needed

    Auctions run on GovDeals. Open to the public. Address: 5810 7th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98108.

Taken from each program's official page, checked 2026-10-11.

Who's Selling in Washington Right Now

The 1,173 active Washington lots come from 126 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

  • Public Surplus - 199 active listings
  • State of Washington Surplus Operations, WA - 130 active listings
  • King County, WA - 96 active listings
  • GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 64 active listings
  • GSA Fleet β€” U.S. General Services Administration - 50 active listings
  • North Kitsap School District #400 - 47 active listings
  • Kitsap County - Treasurer - 40 active listings
  • University of Washington Surplus Property, WA - 24 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 Washington

Median winning bids from 5,917 completed government auction sales in Washington, by category.

CategoryMedianSales
Electronics$1001,994
Vehicles$2,7251,685
Office furniture$41,116
Tools & industrial$100620
Medical & lab equipment$101224
Heavy equipment$1,237193
Military surplus$20085

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

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

Washington Sold Prices by Item

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

ItemMedianSales
Office chair$5516
Ford Explorer$2,625137
iPhone$11797
Ford Interceptor Utility$1,80087
Ford F-150$4,05084
Dell Latitude$10671
Printer$1369
Chevrolet Express$3,40066
Chevrolet Silverado$4,63662
Projector$1760

Based on recent completed government auction sales in Washington. 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 Washington gov auctions, State of Washington surplus, Washington state auctions, or government auto auctions in Washington, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and WA 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 Washington? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-19

Auctions Near You in Washington

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

Where Washington Auctions Come From

Government surplus in Washington 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 Washington?
Government surplus auctions in Washington are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals and Public Surplus. The official Washington programs are Washington State Surplus (Surplus Operations), Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (auctions on GovDeals); Federal Surplus Program, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (donation to eligible organizations only, not public sale); and King County Personal Property Surplus, King County Fleet Services (auctions on GovDeals). Right now the 1,173 open Washington lots come from Public Surplus (465), GovDeals (442), GovPlanet (64), GSA Auctions (50), 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 Washington?
Government auctions in Washington offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in WA. The open Washington lots break down as vehicles (234), other (222), real estate (175), electronics (155), furniture (125). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
Which cities in Washington 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 Washington pickup locations right now are Seattle (135), Tumwater (133), Puyallup (51), Poulsbo (47), Port Orchard (41), with lots open in 45 more WA cities. Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
Are government auctions in Washington 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 Washington open to the public?
Yes. Government surplus auctions in Washington are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.