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Local towing guide — Last reviewed February 2026

Phoenix Towing Recovery Guide

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Fee Structure

Towing Fee (standard)~$225
Towing Fee (heavy)N/A
Daily Storage$25/day
Storage (heavy)$25/day
Storage CapNo cap
$75 after-hours release fee
$150 City administrative/impoundment fee (for mandatory impounds)
$104.50 police impoundment processing fee per Phoenix City Code §36-8
Closed Sundays and city holidays

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Same day~$225
After 1 day~$250
After 3 days~$300
After 7 days~$400

* Estimates for standard passenger vehicles. Excludes outstanding tickets and violation-specific fines.

Required Documents

  • 1Vehicle title or registration proving ownership
  • 2Valid government-issued photo ID
  • 3Written, signed authorization from registered owner (if picking up for someone else) plus copy of their ID
  • 4Vehicle release form from City of Phoenix Public Records and Services Unit (for mandatory impounds — call (602) 495-2096)
  • 5Payment for all tow, storage, and administrative fees

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Local Towing Laws & Your Rights

Applicable Laws

ARS §28-3511Mandatory 30-day vehicle impoundment for DUI, suspended license, etc.
ARS §28-4841Authority for law enforcement to order a tow; owner responsibility for costs
ARS §28-4847Tow companies must release vehicles during business hours once owner provides ID and payment
Phoenix City Code §36-8Release of immobilized/impounded vehicles; $104.50 processing fee

Your Rights

  • ✓You may request a post-storage hearing within 10 days of the impound notice date — call (602) 495-2096
  • ✓Under PCC §36-144(E), a tow company cannot hold your vehicle if you provide valid ID for non-police tows
  • ✓You can document damage immediately and file a complaint with the Tow Contract Liaison at (602) 534-6613
  • ✓Stolen vehicles with a reported theft may be exempt from certain fees

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City of Phoenix — Vehicle Towing InformationCity of Phoenix — Towing Contracts & RatesCity of Phoenix — Vehicle Impoundment FAQPhoenix City Code §36-8ARS §28-4847 — Towing Company Obligations

Last verified: February 16, 2026. Fees and regulations may change. Always confirm with official sources before visiting.