Abandoned Vehicle Request

Report an Abandoned Vehicle in Unincorporated Nevada County, CA
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE MET TO REPORT AN ABANDONED VEHICLE:

1) The vehicle IS located within the unincorporated area of Nevada County

2) The vehicle is NOT within the city limits of Nevada City (530-265-7880), Grass Valley (530-265-7880), or Truckee (530-582-2915).

3) The vehicle IS located within a public road right of way, NOT on private property (call DMV or a tow company for assistance if on private property).

4) The vehicle has remained at the same location for at least 72 hours UNLESS it is causing a health and safety risk.

5) Only 1 VEHICLE per submitted REPORT.
Instructions

The Code Compliance Division administers the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program for the County. To report an abandoned vehicle outside City limits, complete this form or call the AVA Hotline at 530-470-2750. If the vehicle is within City limits please call the appropriate City office.

The more information about the vehicle and location you can provide the better we can serve you. Please be aware under California law the vehicle will not be towed for a minimum of ten days unless there are public safety concerns.
Address Map Locator
Address Information:
Nearest Address to Location of Vehicle. Please use 5 digit street address:*
Cross Street:*
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) or Nearest Parcel (if known):
Length of Time at Location: *
Other Location Information:
Vehicle Information:

Please be as specific as possible to help us locate the vehicle.
Vehicle Type:*
Sedan, SUV, Motorhome, Trailer, Motorcycle, Boat, Other
Vehicle Type:*

SedanSUVTruckMotorhomeTrailerMotorcycleBoatOther Type
Vehicle Make:*
Vehicle Model:
Vehicle Color:*
License Plate Number:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) if known:
General Description / Condition of Vehicle (e.g. Flat Tires, Broken Glass, etc):
First Name*
Last Name
Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Should be Empty:

Report an Abandoned Vehicle in Unincorporated Nevada County, CA