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Private Property Impound Regulation offered by City of Seattle's Consumer Protection Division

Private Property Impound Regulation offered by City of Seattle's Consumer Protection Division

Monitors the Seattle Police Department towing contracts and the towing ordinance to ensure that impounded cars are towed and released legally. Investigates disputes between the consumer and the towing operator.

Physical Address

700 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Hours

Phone Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm. Appointments will be made for Th F, 8:30am-4pm.

Application process

Call or email. Limited in-person appointments available if necessary.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

City of Seattle's Consumer Protection Division

Issues regulatory licenses and administers City regulations and inspections intended to protect public safety and consumers and to enhance the quality of life for Seattle residents, businesses and visitors. The Division handles licensing and compliance functions for a wide variety of commercial activity regulated by the Seattle Municipal Code or other government agencies. Regulated industries include taxis, for hire vehicles, transportation network companies and limousines, towing, marijuana production and retail, adult entertainment, short term rentals, weights and measures regulations and price scanning inspections.