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Brazoria County Vehicle Impound Guide

Impound Cost Calculator — Brazoria County, Texas

$22.85/day*

Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from Brazoria County Main Surplus Impound Lot.

*Estimated fees shown. Actual fees in Brazoria County may vary. Contact the impound lot directly for exact costs.

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The First 48 Hours Are Critical

After a arrest in Brazoria County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.

What Happens Immediately After Arrest

  1. 1

    Vehicle is towed (usually within 30 minutes of arrest)

  2. 2

    Tow company notifies impound lot (charges start immediately)

  3. 3

    Storage fees begin accruing at $22.85/day in Brazoria County

  4. 4

    Administrative fees added (varies by lot)

Documents You Need to Retrieve Your Vehicle

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
  • Vehicle registration or title
  • Proof of insurance
  • Payment for all fees (see calculator above)
  • Release authorization (if not the registered owner)

Can Someone Else Pick Up My Car?

Yes, but they'll need:

  • • Written authorization from the registered owner
  • • Copy of owner's ID
  • • Their own valid ID
  • • Proof of insurance in their name or the owner's name

Impound Lot Details

Brazoria County Main Surplus Impound Lot

Address
1340 E. Kiber, Angleton
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Accepted Payment Methods
Cash

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Verify your vehicle is at this lot and confirm the exact amount owed before making the trip. Hours and fees may change without notice.

The Impound “Poverty Trap”

Many people can't afford to get their car out immediately, but waiting only makes it worse.

Here's the vicious cycle:

1

Can't afford the first 3 days of storage + admin fees

2

Wait a week to save money → fees double

3

Can't get to work without car → lose income

4

Wait 2 weeks → fees triple or quadruple

5

After 30 days → Car may be auctioned by the lot

What You Can Do

  • • Borrow money from family/friends (pay them back later, cheaper than daily fees)
  • • Use a credit card (even with interest, cheaper than impound fees)
  • • Sell non-essential items quickly
  • • Ask your employer for an advance
  • • Check if your auto insurance covers towing/storage (some policies do)

The Brazoria County Detention Center at 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, serves as the primary intake valve for DWI arrests. Understanding the vehicle impound process is crucial, as it often presents immediate and significant financial and logistical hurdles.

Vehicle Impound in Brazoria County: What to Expect

Following a DWI arrest in Brazoria County, your vehicle is typically subjected to a non-consent tow. You, as the driver, are deemed unable to consent to its removal, triggering specific procedures and fees. It's important to understand that you have no control over which private storage lot (VSF) your vehicle is towed to; this is determined by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) rotation list based on tow zones.

Finding Your Vehicle

A significant initial challenge is locating your impounded vehicle. This is a primary friction point, often complicated by the fact that the "Police Impound Form" or "Tow Slip," which contains critical information, may be lost or confiscated during booking. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) manages a "Rotation List" to allocate these lucrative tows among private wrecking companies. The county is divided into "Tow Zones". When an arrest occurs, the deputy contacts dispatch, who calls the next company on the list for that specific zone.

Impound Fees: A Rapidly Escalating Cost

The costs associated with a non-consent tow in Brazoria County can escalate very quickly. These fees are regulated but still represent a significant financial burden. Here’s a breakdown:

  • Non-Consent Tow Fee: Capped at $272 for light-duty vehicles.
  • Daily Storage Fee: $22.85 per day.
  • Notification Fee: $50.

The interaction between the arrest timeline and the storage fee is a critical friction point. A defendant arrested Friday night who bonds out Saturday afternoon will almost certainly be charged for two days of storage plus the tow, pushing the initial bill over $340. If they wait until Monday (common due to weekend financial limits), the cost jumps to ~$400+ as the Notification Fee kicks in.

Required Documents for Vehicle Release

To retrieve your vehicle, the VSF will demand strict documentation, including:

  • Police Impound Form
  • Tow Slip

Payment Methods

While Texas state law requires VSFs to accept credit cards, field reports and consumer reviews suggest a widespread pattern of friction regarding digital payments. Often private lots claim "system outages" or "network failures" to force cash payments.

The Brazoria County Main Surplus Impound Lot at 1340 E. Kiber in Angleton, only accepts cash. They emphatically state: "CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED."

Brazoria County Main Surplus Impound Lot

The Brazoria County Main Surplus Impound Lot, located at 1340 E. Kiber, Angleton, may hold your vehicle if it was seized as evidence or abandoned.

The Brazoria County Detention Center is located at 3602 County Road 45, Angleton, TX 77515.

Sources

Texas Transportation Code

Brazoria County Towing Regulations

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

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