Donate a Car

Donate your vehicle to Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland to support our mission helping local families in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.

Start your vehicle donation online or call

Start Your Vehicle Donation

Did you know car donations are just one more way you can support our work at Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland? The proceeds from your car donation come directly back to helping build and repair homes for local families. Donating your car may also be tax deductible, and you can complete the process in three easy steps.

Awarded Best Vehicle Donation Program 3 Years in a Row

For 3 consecutive years, Forbes Advisor has named Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program one of the best vehicle donation programs in the nation! This award recognizes the efficiency and impact our vehicle donation program has on our local community. That means, each dollar generated by your vehicle donation helps serve more families right here in our community.

Why should I donate my car to Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland?

All net proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle in areas served by Habitat's Greater Cleveland affiliate will help local families in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.
You may qualify for a tax deduction for donating a vehicle.
It’s fast and easy. Learn more about how vehicle donations work.
Taking an inefficient older car off the road helps save gas and improves air quality.

How do I donate my car in Ohio?

You can donate your vehicle in 3 easy steps:

Start your donation online by navigating to our donation wizard, or call our hotline: 1-877-277-4344
Our team will ask you to provide such as vehicle make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage.
If your vehicle is accepted, you can schedule your car to be picked up.

What paperwork do I need to donate my car in Ohio?

Ohio requires a Certificate of Title in order to donate your car.
To complete your car donation to Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland, you will need to fill out your vehicle title accordingly: 1) enter the name of the agency that processes our car donations, ADVANCED REMARKETING SERVICES in the buyer/purchaser field; 2) PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.
By signing the title directly to Advanced Remarketing Services, you are legally transferring ownership of your vehicle to Habitat for Humanity.

What type of vehicle can I donate in Ohio?

Truck
Boat
RV
Motorcycle
Construction or farm equipment
Any other vehicle ― running or not

Start your vehicle donation online or call (877) 277-4344

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I donate a vehicle that does not run?

Absolutely! Your vehicle does not need to be running in order to donate it. But, it does need to have all tires inflated so we can tow it away.

All submissions are subject to evaluation. Due to donation location and condition, some vehicles may not be accepted.

What happens to my vehicle after my vehicle donation is accepted?

About half of donated vehicles are sold to licensed dealers through wholesale auctions, giving them a second chance as transportation. The other half goes to auto salvage yards, where usable parts—like batteries, tires, and fluids—are carefully removed. What’s left is crushed, shredded, and recycled into new steel.

Donated vehicles are not given or sold to the general public; to protect donors and Habitat affiliates, they are sold only to licensed, bonded and insured wholesale dealers. Funding from the sale of each vehicle donation supports Habitat’s local programs in your community—helping families build strength and stability through affordable housing.

After your vehicle is sold, we'll send you a letter with the sale details for your records.

How much of a tax write-off do I get for donating my car?

When your vehicle is sold, that will determine the value. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may be eligible to deduct the full selling price.

If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you can deduct the “fair market value” of your vehicle, up to $500. We recommend that you talk to your tax advisor to determine your personal tax deduction situation.

What are the environmental benefits of donating my vehicle to Habitat?

When you donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes, you’re doing more than supporting affordable housing—you’re also helping the environment.

Many donated vehicles are sold directly to licensed auto recyclers. These recyclers play a key role in processing end-of-life vehicles safely and in eco-friendly ways.

Recycling vehicles keeps tons of steel out of landfills. According to a 2024 U.S. Geological Survey Summary report on mineral commodities, "More than 15 million tons per year of steel is recycled from automobiles, the equivalent of approximately 12 million cars, from more than 7,000 vehicle dismantlers and 350 car shredders in North America."

Properly recycled cars also help reduce carbon emissions by cutting down the need to refine new materials. In fact, recycling steel saves enough energy to power about 18 million homes for a year.

Donating your vehicle to Cars for Homes is a win for your community and for the planet.