City and County of San Francisco Impound
Where San Francisco towed cars are stored, run by TEGSCO, LLC (AutoReturn).
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 450 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
- Hours
- 24 hours a day, including holidays
- Payment
- cash, ATM card, most major credit cards
- Phone
- 415-865-8200
Good to know: You must come in person and pay all fees. Phone and online payments and checks are not accepted. Some oversized vehicles go to a secondary lot in Daly City.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
SFMTA tow fee23DetailsLow-income owners pay $111. People experiencing homelessness can get a one-time waiver. Fees can vary with vehicle weight. | $317 | Police-ordered |
SFMTA administrative fee23DetailsCharged on top of the tow fee. First-time tows pay $335. Low-income owners and people experiencing homelessness pay $0. | $385 | Police-ordered |
Storage, each day after the first2DetailsThe first four hours are free. The first day after those four hours costs $69. Each day after that costs $82. | $82 / day | Police-ordered |
| Dolly fee, if needed2 | $56 | Police-ordered |
City-set fees for police tows are on the San Francisco page.
Legal limits: California towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- You must be the registered owner, or bring a Hold Harmless form if you send someone for you
- Valid ID that matches the name on any card used to pay
- For SFPD tows, a vehicle release from SFPD first
All San Francisco 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.
- Towed Vehicles, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Waivers for people experiencing homelessness or low-income and reduction for first time tow, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Contest a Tow, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Towed Vehicle Information, San Francisco Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Vehicle Towing Rights (FAQs), San Francisco Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.