Hillsborough County follows FL §715.05 and §705.103 for abandoned vehicles. Vehicles inoperable, unregistered, or stored more than 72 hours on public roads may be tagged, towed, and sold at auction after 35 days notice.
Hillsborough County Code Enforcement and the Sheriff handle abandoned vehicle complaints. On public roads, 72 hours triggers tag-and-tow per FL §715.07. On private residential property, inoperable vehicles must be stored in enclosed garage or screened from street view. Unregistered vehicles in driveways cited within 10 days. Junked vehicles (wrecked, dismantled, missing parts) prohibited in residential zones regardless of screening. After tow, owners have 35 days to claim vehicle; after that, towing company may sell per FL §713.78.
Abandoned on public ROW: tow plus 150-300 dollar recovery. Inoperable in yard: 100 dollars escalating to 500 dollars per day. Junk vehicle: code lien plus removal cost.
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