Can I inspect Orange County surplus before bidding?

Yes, by appointment at the county surplus warehouse. Call the number on the Comptroller's page.

Where are the salvage yards in Orlando?

IAA's Orlando branch is on W. Taft Vineland Rd., and Copart also has an Orlando yard.

Orlando, FL Auctions: Surplus, Car, Storage & Estate Sales

In Orlando, the Orange County Comptroller sells county surplus equipment and vehicles online through Public Surplus, with in-person viewing at the county warehouse by appointment. Central Florida's rental-car and fleet traffic also means a steady flow of vehicles through the IAA and Copart yards on the south side of town.

Every link below was checked in October 2026. FlipTheBid is not affiliated with these agencies or companies. Listings change, so confirm terms on each site.

Where to buy at auction in Orlando

Government surplus

Orange County Comptroller: surplus equipment and vehicles: Official page. County surplus is auctioned online through Public Surplus; items can be viewed at the warehouse by appointment.

Vehicle and salvage auctions

IAA Orlando branch: Insurance Auto Auctions yard at 151 W. Taft Vineland Rd., Orlando. Salvage and repairable vehicles. Public buyers usually bid through a registered broker.
Copart Orlando (via A Better Bid): Run lists for the Copart yard in Orlando. A Better Bid is a Copart broker that lets public buyers bid without a dealer license (broker fees apply).

Storage unit auctions

StorageTreasures: Orlando storage auctions: Online storage unit auctions from self-storage facilities in and around Orlando. Save a search to get alerts on new units.

Estate sales and local auction houses

EstateSales.net: Orlando estate sales: Upcoming estate sales in the Orlando area, with photos, addresses and the company running each sale.

Florida rules worth knowing

General information only, not legal or tax advice. Check with the agency before you rely on it.

Sales tax and reselling. Florida's state sales tax is 6%, plus a county discretionary surtax in most counties. If you buy to resell regularly, you generally need to register with the Florida Department of Revenue. Registered dealers get an Annual Resale Certificate they can give to qualifying sellers. Government auctions may still charge tax unless you provide the paperwork they ask for.
Vehicles: titles and taxes. Make sure you get a properly assigned title (or the documents the auction specifies). Sales tax on vehicles is collected when you title and register through your county tax collector. Title and register through the state motor vehicle agency. Salvage-branded vehicles need extra steps before they can be driven on the road again.
Storage auctions. Facilities must follow the state's notice and advertising rules before a lien sale, and tenants can often pay and pull a unit right up to the sale.
Buying across state lines. The selling state's tax and pickup rules usually apply at the time of sale.

More statewide sources are on our Florida auctions page.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Orange County sell surplus?: The Orange County Comptroller sells surplus equipment and vehicles online through Public Surplus. Live in-person auctions are no longer held.
Can I inspect Orange County surplus before bidding?: Yes, by appointment at the county surplus warehouse. Call the number on the Comptroller's page.
Where are the salvage yards in Orlando?: IAA's Orlando branch is on W. Taft Vineland Rd., and Copart also has an Orlando yard.

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