Nebraska towing laws
Nebraska has no statewide maximum towing or storage rates, and there is no tow hearing.
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For tows from posted private lots the tower must notify police within 24 hours, send a certified letter to the owner and lienholder within 15 business days, and give you a written statement of your rights when you get the car back. Omaha caps private-property tow fees by city ordinance.
At a glance
Fee limits
Towed from a private lotApartments, stores, businesses
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Private-property tow, light vehicle8State law says the owner is charged the reasonable cost of towing. No dollar limit is set. | No state cap |
Any kind of tow
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Daily storage, light vehicle8State law says storage fees must be reasonable. No dollar limit is set. | No state cap |
Local rates. Cities other than Omaha and Lincoln make unauthorized parking on a posted private lot an infraction. Omaha sets maximum fees for nonconsent tows from private property by ordinance.
Omaha
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Nonconsent tow from private property11DetailsMaximum under Omaha Municipal Code 20-163 as stated in the police policy. In August 2026 the City Council took up an update to these fees and we could not confirm the result, so check the current code. | Up to $150 |
Administrative fee11DetailsMaximum per vehicle under the same ordinance. The August 2026 proposal would raise it to $60. | Up to $25 |
| Daily storage11Maximum per day under the same ordinance. The August 2026 proposal would raise it to $20. | Up to $15 / day |
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Your rights: drop fee, belongings, hearing
Release for a drop feeIf you reach the car before it is towed away
If you ask before your car is fully attached to the tow truck, the tower must unhook it. The law does not say whether a fee can be charged for this.6
Get your belongings outWithout paying the tow first
The towing and storage lien does not cover the contents of the vehicle. The tower and storage lot are liable for foreseeable damage to the car and its contents.58
Right to a hearingTo contest the tow
Nebraska's private-lot towing law (sections 60-2401 to 60-2411) has no hearing process for contesting a tow.810
Payment they must take
The law says the car must be returned once the charges are paid, but it does not say which forms of payment must be accepted.8
Owner noticeWhat the tower must tell you or police
For private-lot tows the tower must tell local police the license number within 24 hours. Within 15 business days it must send a certified letter to the owner and any lienholder with the tower's contact details, the tow date and the storage fees so far.28
Storage rules
Storage fees must be reasonable and the daily rate must appear in the certified letter. If the car was not parked improperly, the lot owner who had it towed must return it at no charge.48
What to bringTo get the car released
Once the charges are paid, the car must be returned to the owner, lienholder or other person entitled to it. You must be given a written statement naming who had the car towed, the legal authority for the tow and your rights.78
Tow-away signsRequired on private lots
Signs must be readily visible and state who may park, the restricted hours and who to contact about a towed vehicle.1
Other deadlines
- Car can be sold to pay the lien: A towed car not claimed within 90 days of the tow can be sold or disposed of to pay the lien. The tower must first mail a certified notice 30 days before the sale.389
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Questions
Is there a limit on towing fees in Nebraska?
Nebraska has no statewide cap on the main towing fees. Cities and counties may set their own.
Does a tow truck have to release my car in Nebraska if I get there first?
If you ask before your car is fully attached to the tow truck, the tower must unhook it. The law does not say whether a fee can be charged for this.
Can I get my belongings out of a towed car in Nebraska?
The towing and storage lien does not cover the contents of the vehicle. The tower and storage lot are liable for foreseeable damage to the car and its contents.
How do I contest a tow in Nebraska?
Nebraska's private-lot towing law (sections 60-2401 to 60-2411) has no hearing process for contesting a tow.
What payment do tow lots have to accept in Nebraska?
The law says the car must be returned once the charges are paid, but it does not say which forms of payment must be accepted.
Sources
Last checked Nov 15, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2402 Restricted parking lot signs (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2402), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2403 Notice to local law enforcement (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2403), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2404 Lien and disposition (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2404), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2405 Properly parked vehicle returned at no charge (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2405), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2406 Liability for damage (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2406), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2407 Disengaging before full possession (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2407), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2408 Written statement to owner (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2408), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2410 Towing and storage fees, lien, notice (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2410), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-601.01 Disposition of property after 90 days, notice (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 52-601.01), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-2401 Restricted parking lots in Omaha and Lincoln (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-2401), Nebraska Legislature. Checked Nov 15, 2026.
- Omaha Police Department policy, Towing: Repossession / Private Property (summarizes Omaha Municipal Code § 20-163) (Omaha Mun. Code § 20-163), Omaha Police Department. Checked Nov 15, 2026.