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Donate a Vehicle
Your donated vehicle supports families in our community.
Your vehicle donation is yet one more way that you can support Habitat for Humanity’s work Matthews, Mint Hill, and Stallings
The vehicle donation process is quick and easy, and your gift may count as a tax deduction. Every donation makes a difference, and the families that partner with us are extremely grateful for your generosity.
Why donate your vehicle?
Funds stay local.
All net proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle support Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity and help families right here in our community.
It may be tax-deductible.
Contributions, including vehicle donations, may be claimed as deductions on your federal tax return. Learn more about how it works.
It’s simple and convenient.
We’ll pick it up, even if it doesn’t run. Towing is free! And, we’ll arrange a time to pick up your car that works with your schedule.
Donate your vehicle in 3 simple steps:
We accept most vehicles, including:
cars
trucks
vans
motorcycles
recreational vehicles
boats
airplanes
snowmobiles
farm and construction equipment
Here are answers to the questions we hear most.
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How do I get a house?Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes. We provide a hand up, not a handout. You will be purchasing your home, and we work with you to make sure you have an affordable housing cost after purchasing the home. Each applicant must agree to partner with us in the program, which includes providing all documentation needed as well as attending homebuyer education classes and completing volunteer "HIP-hour" requirements.
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Are Habitat homes free?No, Habitat homeowners purchase their home, and pay an affordable mortgage.
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When will you accept applications again?At this time, we do not have a date set for our next application period.
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How much does a Greater Matthews Habitat mortgage cost?Your mortgage payment (including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) will be no more than 30% of your gross monthly income. This helps to ensure that you are able to continue making payments on your home while having enough remaining income to provide a healthy, stable life for you and your family.
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What is meant by "ability to pay"?Must be able to afford monthly mortgage payments Debt-to-income ratio has to be lower than 13% Stable income of at least $45,000 a year but less than 80% of the AMI based on family size.
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Do I need enough savings for a down payment?No. We consider the required 150 volunteer "HIP-hours" as down payment. However, you are required to cover closing costs.
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What do you mean by "family"?Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity understands that there are many types of families, and all are welcome to apply to our program. You determine who your family is. Just a few examples of family are: an individual applying alone, a married couple with children, a single parent, a non-married couple, or a family that includes aunts, uncles, or parents. Unless there are circumstances outside of your control, you must have lived with all the household members shown on your application for at least 6 months.
Need more help?
Send a message to Cars for Homes or call at (877) 277-4344.
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How do I get a house?Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes. We provide a hand up, not a handout. You will be purchasing your home, and we work with you to make sure you have an affordable housing cost after purchasing the home. Each applicant must agree to partner with us in the program, which includes providing all documentation needed as well as attending homebuyer education classes and completing volunteer "HIP-hour" requirements.
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Are Habitat homes free?No, Habitat homeowners purchase their home, and pay an affordable mortgage.
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When will you accept applications again?At this time, we do not have a date set for our next application period.
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How much does a Greater Matthews Habitat mortgage cost?Your mortgage payment (including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) will be no more than 30% of your gross monthly income. This helps to ensure that you are able to continue making payments on your home while having enough remaining income to provide a healthy, stable life for you and your family.
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What is meant by "ability to pay"?Must be able to afford monthly mortgage payments Debt-to-income ratio has to be lower than 13% Stable income of at least $45,000 a year but less than 80% of the AMI based on family size.
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Do I need enough savings for a down payment?No. We consider the required 150 volunteer "HIP-hours" as down payment. However, you are required to cover closing costs.
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What do you mean by "family"?Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity understands that there are many types of families, and all are welcome to apply to our program. You determine who your family is. Just a few examples of family are: an individual applying alone, a married couple with children, a single parent, a non-married couple, or a family that includes aunts, uncles, or parents. Unless there are circumstances outside of your control, you must have lived with all the household members shown on your application for at least 6 months.
Don't dump it - donate it!
Your donation builds houses.
The Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a home improvement retail and donation center with a simple premise: by selling new and gently used donated items, we can fund the construction and repair of homes in our community.
We accept new and lightly-loved appliances, building materials, furniture, and more!