The City of Ithaca, New York raised its police-dispatched tow base rate from $200 to $275 effective April 1, 2026, also increasing after-hours vehicle release fees from $50 to $100, the Ithaca Voice reported March 20. The changes apply only to police-authorized tows and reflect rising truck, fuel, and labor costs, according to City Clerk Alan Karasin.
Operator takeaway
If your city hasn't updated its fee schedule since 2020, this Ithaca model — and its equipment-and-fuel rationale — gives you a template to bring to your next council or police liaison meeting.