Donate a car to Habitat’s Cars for Homes Program
Your car donation can help a family build a house and the hope of a better life!
Car donations help Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East build homes in partnership with families within our community! Plus, donating a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle is quick, easy, and your car donation may be eligible for tax deduction purposes if you itemize (consult the IRS or your tax advisor for details).
Cars for HomesTM accepts a majority of cars, trucks, boats, RVs, and other vehicles with proper title and ownership information, and makes the arrangements to have your vehicle, keys, and title picked up for processing.
Net proceeds generated by donated vehicle sales are used by Habitat to build homes in Portland and Gresham.
It’s quick and easy to donate. Donate a car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle to Habitat’s Cars for HomesTM vehicle donation program by calling 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) toll free or donate automobiles online at carsforhomes.org.
How Cars for Homes Works and FAQ
What kinds of vehicles can be donated?
- Cars
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- Recreational vehicles
- Snowmobiles
- Farm equipment
- Construction equipment
- Boats
- Airplanes
How do I start the vehicle donation process?
- Call Cars for Homes toll-free at 1-877-277-4344 or make your boat, truck, RV or car donation online.
- You will be asked to provide information about the vehicle you wish to donate, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage.
- Most vehicles with proper title information are accepted, unless the costs of processing and towing fees exceed the auction value of the vehicle.
What happens after my vehicle is accepted?
- You will be given instructions for processing the vehicle’s title. If the title cannot be located, assistance is available.
- Your donated car is then assigned for pickup and sale.
- Arrangements are then made to have the title processed.
- You will be contacted to coordinate the vehicle and key pickup by a licensed and insured member of the national network of contractors who work for Advanced Remarketing Services, Habitat for Humanity’s authorized agent.
What happens after my vehicle is picked up?
- Your vehicle will be sold through a national network of diverse venues on behalf of Habitat for Humanity.
- After the car has been sold, you will receive an acknowledgement letter thanking you for your support and providing the vehicle sale information. This letter may be used as a receipt for tax deduction purposes; additional tax documents will be provided when required by IRS regulations as a result of the sale value of the vehicle.
