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Government Auctions and Foreclosure Sales in Virginia

7 government listings open now. Nonjudicial foreclosure state, tax deed sales · Data as of 10/27/2026

Open government listings
7
GSA, Treasury, IRS, USDA
Foreclosure process
Nonjudicial
Trustee sales allowed
Property tax sales
Tax deed
Counties
133
Sales run by each county

How foreclosure and tax sales work in Virginia

General rules. Procedures vary by county, so confirm with the official office.

Virginia mostly uses nonjudicial foreclosure under a power of sale in the deed of trust or mortgage, and the property is sold by a trustee.

Virginia is generally a tax deed state: after taxes go unpaid long enough, a court-appointed special commissioner sells the property itself at auction.

Learn more: foreclosure auctions and sheriff sales · tax deed vs. tax lien

Government property for sale in Virginia

7 open listings, ending soonest first

Source: GSA Auctions API, U.S. Treasury, IRS Auctions, USDA · Last updated 10/27/2026

Foreclosure and tax sales by county

Each county page explains who runs local sales and links to official sale sites.

Online: confirmed official online auction site. Numbers: open federal listings in the county.

Frequently asked questions

Is Virginia a judicial or nonjudicial foreclosure state?
Virginia mostly uses nonjudicial foreclosure under a power of sale in the deed of trust or mortgage, and the property is sold by a trustee.
Is Virginia a tax lien or tax deed state?
Virginia is generally a tax deed state: after taxes go unpaid long enough, a court-appointed special commissioner sells the property itself at auction.
How many government auctions are open in Virginia?
There are 7 open listings from federal sellers in Virginia as of 10/27/2026, including 1 aircraft, 2 boats, 1 electronics lot, 2 medical and lab lots.
Where can I find HUD and other government homes in Virginia?
HUD homes are listed on the HUD Home Store, VA homes on VA's listing site and USDA homes on USDA's resales site. Treasury and IRS real estate auctions in Virginia appear in the list above when they are scheduled.