Collier County, FL Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- County junk-vehicle rule
- Code Sec. 130-95
- Inoperable/unlicensed vehicles
- Only in enclosed building
- Estates district
- Included in the ban
- Abandoned vehicle statute
- FS 705.103
- Owner liability
- All removal and storage costs
Summary
Collier County Code Section 130-95 prohibits parking or storing inoperable or unlicensed vehicles anywhere in a Residential District except a fully enclosed building. For vehicles abandoned on public roads, Florida Statute 705.103 lets law enforcement tag and remove them at the owner's expense.
Vehicles or trailers of any type that are not immediately operable... or do not have current valid license plates; or do not meet the definition of Recreational Vehicle shall not be parked or stored in any Residential District, including the E estates district, other than in a completely enclosed building.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 126 | Land Development Code: Supplement 33).
Full Breakdown
Under Collier County Code Section 130-95, vehicles or trailers that are not immediately operable, do not meet the Florida Safety Code, lack current valid license plates, or do not qualify as recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored in any Residential District, including the Estates district, other than in a completely enclosed building. For vehicles abandoned on public property or roadways, Florida Statute 705.103 governs removal: law enforcement posts notice, contacts the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for the owner, and after the notice period may tow, retain, sell, or dispose of the vehicle and bill the owner. Florida litter law 403.413 also applies to dumped vehicle parts.
Violations & Fines
Junk-vehicle violations draw Code Enforcement notices, daily fines, and liens. For abandoned vehicles removed under FS 705.103, the owner is liable for all removal, storage, and disposal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a non-running car in my yard?
How does Collier County remove an abandoned car?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Collier County
Florida rules heatmap·Compare Collier County to another location·View the Florida parking rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.