A. Request to Increase Wrecker Fees - Stan Nikolov

May 4, 2026 City Council Meeting · 2026-05-04 · agenda_item

A representative for local towing companies has asked the City Council to consider increasing towing fees. The current base towing fee is $175 and the proposed fee is $230. This request is due to rising costs, including fuel, truck prices, and insurance, which have put financial pressure on businesses. The presenter noted that operating costs in Destin are higher than in other areas and that some businesses have recently closed. The proposed fee is slightly higher than Okaloosa County's updated rate of $200. This item is currently under review by the City Council. If approved, this change would allow towing companies to better cover their expenses and continue operations. This opportunity could benefit towing companies and related service providers.

current base towing fee

175 $

proposed base towing fee

230 $

Okaloosa County's updated rate

200 $