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The City of Portland, Oregon

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Phone: 503-823-5185

Fax: 503-823-7576

1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1331, Portland, OR 97204

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Towing Complaint Form

Portland Bureau of Transportation-Towing Program

Phone: 503-823-7483 | Fax: 503-865-3022 | Regulatory@portlandoregon.gov

1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 1410, Portland, OR 97204

Customer Service Hours: 10am-4pm Monday through Friday excluding City Holidays

More Information: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/29980

Instructions

Please provide a brief description of the circumstances of the tow, your specific complaint, and the outcome you are seeking. Please consider the following prior to submitting your complaint:

  • You are encouraged to seek resolution to your issue directly with the towing company prior to submitting your complaint here.

  • Our jurisdiction includes only tows originating within the city of Portland. Please follow this link for information on filing a complaint for tows originating outside of Portland: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/428426

  • Our Office handles complaints regarding the actions of towers (vehicle damage, rudeness, overcharging). If you wish to appeal the reason an Agency (Parking Enforcement, Police, Sheriff's Office) towed your vehicle (Parking violation, Abandoned Vehicle) you may file an appeal with the Hearings Office: https://www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index.cfm?c=26645&

For easier, more accurate processing, upload your handwritten tow invoice (see below).

Questions? View the Towing: Frequently Asked Questions

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If Vehicle Damaged

If you selected 'Tower Damaged Vehicle' above, please fill out the next few questions

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