Denver Vehicle Impound Facility (VIF)
Where Denver towed cars are stored, run by Denver Sheriff Department.
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 5160 York St, Denver, CO 80216
- Hours
- Vehicle and property release Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm, closed Sundays and city holidays
- Payment
- cash, money order, cashier's check, traveler's check, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
- Phone
- 720-865-0470
Good to know: Staff cannot waive or reduce fees. Recovered stolen cars pay no tow or storage fees. Getting personal property out or inspecting the car is free for verified owners. Cars unclaimed 30 days after holds are dropped are auctioned or junked. The page lists the ZIP as 80126 in its contact box but 80216 for the Property Bureau at the same address.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Impound towing, vehicle under 6,000 lb2 | $120 | Police-ordered |
| Impound towing, vehicle over 6,000 lb2 | $170 | Police-ordered |
| Storage, vehicle under 6,000 lb2The city page does not say when the first day starts. | $20 / day | Police-ordered |
| Storage, vehicle over 6,000 lb2 | $30 / day | Police-ordered |
City-set fees for police tows are on the Denver page.
Legal limits: Colorado towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- Valid photo ID (US state driver license or ID card, US military ID, or passport) with a name that matches the ownership papers
- Proof of ownership: current registration or title in your name (faxed title from the lienholder is accepted)
- To drive it out: valid US driver license, current registration, and current insurance, and the car must be roadworthy
- To tow it out: a PUC-certified commercial tow truck (no dollies, ropes, chains, or transport trucks)
- Booted cars: a receipt showing all parking fees are paid
- Someone else picking up: a notarized letter from the owner with year, make, model, VIN, and the person's name
Other Denver lots
All Denver towed-car info · How to fight a tow
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Vehicle Impound, City and County of Denver, Denver Sheriff Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Tow Tracker, City and County of Denver. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Tickets, Towing and Disputes, City and County of Denver. Checked Nov 14, 2026.