Donate Your Vehicle

Donate to Twin Cities Habitat!

Your car donation is one more way that you can support our work in the Twin Cities metro area. When you donate to Twin Cities Habitat, we make it quick and easy.

If you have an old or unused vehicle taking up valuable space in your yard, garage, or driveway, consider donating it to Habitat for Humanity! Donations made through Cars For Homes™ —Habitat’s official car donation program—can save you the time and energy of finding a buyer. Plus, towing is free!

Donations made through Cars For Homes™ program can save you the time and energy of finding a buyer. Plus, your donated vehicle will be used to help volunteers in the Twin Cities build Habitat homes.  You may also be eligible for a tax deduction.

Donating is Easy!

What Vehicles Are Accepted?

Cars for Homes™ accepts cars, trucks, boats, RVs, SUVs, and other vehicles with proper title and proof of ownership—whether they work or not. As a general rule, if the vehicle is fewer than 12 years old, runs properly, has no major damage, and has no title or major mechanical problems, it is eligible. RVs, boats, motorcycles, older specialty vehicles, or those in exceptional condition may be eligible as well.

Twin Cities Habitat also accepts donations of late-model pickup trucks and cargo vans to use as construction vehicles. Donated construction vehicles must have less than 50,000 miles and be in good working condition. Trucks must have a full-size 4’x8’ bed. Cargo vans must be heavy duty and without side windows in the back. To find about more about donating a fleet vehicle to Twin Cities Habitat, contact Sean Koebele at 612-305-7174.

How to Donate Your Vehicle in the Twin Cities

Vehicle donations are a great way to support our work in the Twin Cities metro area. We make it fast and easy to donate, and you may qualify for a tax deduction!

Step 1

Donors complete the Cars For Homes™ application online or via phone at 1-877-277-4344. When submitting your application, you will need information such as the following:

• A valid car title (free of liens);

• The year, make, model, and VIN number

• Mileage, condition, and date the vehicle was last driven

Missing your title? It's possible you could get a copy from the state's Motor Vehicle Services.

Step 2

A Cars For Homes™ program representative will reach out to the donor within two to three business days to schedule a pickup for the vehicle. Please note that vehicles will be picked up by a local towing company. Once your title is received and your vehicle is picked up, you are no longer responsible for the vehicle.

Step 3

Your vehicle will be sold on behalf of Habitat through a network of auctions and direct buyers. Most vehicles are sold within 30 days.

Step 4

After your vehicle has been sold, you will receive an acknowledgement letter and any additional tax information you may need.

Questions?

Check the FAQs section or email carsforhomes@habitat.org.