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 1,491 open Washington lots come from GovDeals (686), Public Surplus (430), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (127), GSA Auctions (76), 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 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 (325), other (291), furniture (234), electronics (191), tools (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 Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa (177), Tumwater (174), Puyallup (125), Seattle (112), Issaquah (45), with lots open in 46 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.

Washington Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)

1,491 active government auctions in Washington right now, listed by 125 named WA sellers across 13 official platforms. Most of it sits in Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa and Tumwater (51 WA cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 325 lots.

Government surplus in Washington carries a median winning bid of $152 (typical range $22–$1,370), from 5,907 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.

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Mixed Laptop Lot ~269 Units – Core i5 Models (ID# 47320) (G11-03L) (C4K)

$16,200Electronics

Tumwater, WA · 58 bids

2019 Dodge Charger

$2,025Vehicles

Chehalis, WA · 18 bids

AWDV8

2006 John Deere 750J LT Dozer

$15,500Equipment

Spanaway, WA · 32 bids

6,284 hrsDiesel

53% off

2017 Dodge Charger Police Sedan Tow-Away (ID# 48167) (FTL) (26-2928) 225

$925Vehicles

Tumwater, WA · 14 bids

80% off

2005 AM General HMMWV M-998

$4,850Military

Cathlamet, WA · 25 bids

Diesel

48% off

2020 Ford Explorer AWD Police Interceptor SUV (ID# 48240) (FTL) (26-3135) 2225

$3,050Vehicles

Tumwater, WA · 21 bids

55% off

2017 Ford Explorer AWD Police Interceptor SUV (ID# 48225) (FTL) (26-3072) 225

$1,580Vehicles

Tumwater, WA · 20 bids

Dell XPS 13 9365 Laptop - Core i7 (ID# 47442) (C4K-CART) (NO UPC)

$130Electronics

Tumwater, WA · 23 bids

64% off

2018 Ford Explorer 4WD Police Interceptor SUV (ID# 48056) (OEF) (26-0936) 225

$1,691Vehicles

Tumwater, WA · 15 bids

80% off

(2) Port A Cools

$199Military

Fairchild, WA · 12 bids

2019 Ford F-350 SD XL Crew Cab 4DR 4WD PU UNDER 51K (ID #48264) (EF01) (26-3090) 28001

$4,550Vehicles

Tumwater, WA · 11 bids

73% off

Pickup Truck: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, 73K Mi. (431-53)

$1,025Vehicles

Seattle, WA · 11 bids

73,485 miV8

Official Washington government surplus programs

GovAuctions.app indexes the live lots these programs post on GovDeals, Public Surplus and other platforms, 1,491 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 1,491 active Washington lots come from 125 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:

Public Surplus - 232 active listings
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, (MWR) WA - 200 active listings
State of Washington Surplus Operations, WA - 173 active listings
GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 127 active listings
King County, WA - 63 active listings
GovPlanet (Federal Surplus) - 62 active listings
Kitsap County - Treasurer - 40 active listings
US Fleet Services - 38 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 5,755 completed government auction sales in Washington, by category.

Category	Median	Typical range	Sales
Electronics	$100	$29–$334	1,965
Vehicles	$2,635	$875–$5,352	1,638
Office furniture	$4	$4–$14	1,073
Tools & industrial	$100	$32–$352	600
Medical & lab equipment	$100	$26–$442	219
Heavy equipment	$1,138	$198–$7,277	177
Military surplus	$200	$126–$894	83

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.

Item	Median	Typical range	Sales
Office chair	$5	$5–$5	515
Ford Explorer	$2,588	$1,094–$3,119	134
iPhone	$117	$98–$163	97
Ford Interceptor Utility	$1,800	$1,675–$1,999	85
Ford F-150	$3,800	$727–$7,250	82
Dell Latitude	$106	$71–$542	71
Printer	$13	$7–$56	68
Chevrolet Express	$3,400	$2,675–$4,175	66
Chevrolet Silverado	$4,636	$3,144–$7,118	62
Projector	$17	$8–$22	60

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: 2026-10-15

Auctions Near You in Washington

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

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Where Washington Auctions Come From

Government surplus in Washington is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:

GovDeals in Washington - 686 active listings
Public Surplus in Washington - 430 active listings
GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales in Washington - 127 active listings
GSA Auctions in Washington - 76 active listings
GovPlanet in Washington - 62 active listings
J.J. Kane Auctioneers in Washington - 47 active listings
Fannie Mae HomePath - 19 active listings in Washington
Freddie Mac HomeSteps - 12 active listings in Washington
Bid4Assets - 10 active listings in Washington
CivilView - 9 active listings in Washington
HUD HomeStore - 7 active listings in Washington
Purple Wave - 5 active listings in Washington
Municibid - 1 active listing in Washington

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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 1,491 open Washington lots come from GovDeals (686), Public Surplus (430), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (127), GSA Auctions (76), 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 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 (325), other (291), furniture (234), electronics (191), tools (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 Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa (177), Tumwater (174), Puyallup (125), Seattle (112), Issaquah (45), with lots open in 46 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.

Washington Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)