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Palm Beach County, FL Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

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Key Facts

ROW Tag: 72 hours notice
Private Property: 48 hours via Sheriff
Code: ULDC §14.B and FL §715.05
Inoperable Yard: ULDC §6.D.1.A.6 prohibition

City-specific rules exist: Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Delray Beach have their own abandoned vehicles rules that differ from Palm Beach County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

Palm Beach County ULDC §14.B and FL §715.05 allow tagging of abandoned vehicles after 72 hours on public ROW or 48 hours on private property without owner consent. Towed to county-contracted impound lot.

Full Breakdown

PBC Code Enforcement and Sheriff tag visibly abandoned, wrecked, or inoperable vehicles. Vehicles missing tags, flat tires, or in obvious disrepair on residential lots violate ULDC §6.D.1.A.6 (no inoperable vehicle outside enclosed structure). After 72-hour notice posting on public ROW, vehicle is towed. Private property: owner request via Sheriff after 48 hours. Junk vehicles in residential yards trigger code enforcement liens. Owner reclaim requires title proof plus impound fees.

Violations & Fines

Inoperable vehicle in yard: $100 first, $250 repeat. Abandoned on ROW: tow plus $150-$300 impound. Lien attaches after 60 days unresolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can a car sit on the street without moving?

In Palm Beach County, vehicles typically cannot remain parked in the same spot on a public street for more than 72 hours.

Can I keep an inoperable car in my driveway?

Generally no if visible from the street. In Palm Beach County, inoperable vehicles must be in an enclosed garage or screened from view.

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Palm Beach County, FL Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

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