Updated 2026Fees verified Jul 2026
Impound Fees by State
Every state sets its own impound and storage rules. Estimate what it costs to get your car out, see your state's daily storage limit, and learn how to push back on an overcharge.
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Impound Fee Limits by State
Some states set a statewide dollar cap; others leave it to county or local rule, or to the operator's filed rate. Open your state for the exact limits and sources.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
| State | Release fee | Max storage / day | Cap type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Alaska | Local rule | Local (city) | City cap | View fees |
| Arizona | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Arkansas | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| California | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| Colorado | $250.91 | $48.19/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Connecticut | $130.63 | $37/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Delaware | $250 | $50/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Florida | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Georgia | $228 | $33/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Hawaii | $75 | $25/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Idaho | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| Illinois | - | ICC-regulated: no storage charge for the first 24 hours after the tow; ICC-capped daily rate (per 24-hour period) thereafter. | See details | View fees |
| Indiana | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Iowa | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| Kansas | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Kentucky | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| Louisiana | $152.50 | $34/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Maine | - | $1,500 max per 30-day period (daily rate must be reasonable) | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Maryland | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Massachusetts | $132 | $35/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Michigan | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| Minnesota | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Mississippi | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| Missouri | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| Montana | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| Nebraska | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| Nevada | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| New Hampshire | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| New Jersey | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| New Mexico | - | $20/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| New York | $125 | $15/day | City cap | View fees |
| North Carolina | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| North Dakota | - | $50/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Ohio | $144 | $17/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Oklahoma | - | OCC-capped: $23.94/day outdoor, $39.90/day indoor for a standard car (max 1 day if held under 24 hrs), per OCC Order 741981 (eff. 6/1/2024) | See details | View fees |
| Oregon | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| Pennsylvania | - | $25/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Rhode Island | $125 | $35/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| South Carolina | Local rule | Set by county | Local / county | View fees |
| South Dakota | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| Tennessee | Operator rate | Operator-filed rate | Operator-filed | View fees |
| Texas | $272 | $22.85/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Utah | - | $42/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Vermont | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
| Virginia | $210 | First 24 hours free by statute (Va. Code 46.2-1233.1); per-day cap set by local ordinance - no statewide dollar limit. Fairfax County (Northern VA) = $61/day as of Dec 2025. | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Washington | $400.95 | $101.25/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| West Virginia | - | $27/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Wisconsin | $150 | $25/day | Statewide cap | View fees |
| Wyoming | No cap | No statewide cap | No statewide cap | View fees |
National ballpark when no statewide cap applies: roughly $20-$60 per day in storage, plus the initial tow. Local ordinances may set stricter limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound?
Expect a release that combines the tow fee (often $75-$250), daily storage (commonly $20-$60 per day), and sometimes an administrative or gate fee. The longer the car sits, the more the storage adds up, so paying to release it quickly is usually the cheapest path.
Are impound storage fees capped?
It depends on the state. Some states set a statewide maximum daily storage rate; others leave it to local ordinance or the tow operator's filed rate. Check your state below for its specific limit, then compare it against what you were charged.
What if I think the impound fee is too high?
Get an itemized receipt, compare each line against your state's limits, and dispute anything above them. A ready-to-send dispute letter that cites your state law makes this fast.
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