Policy

The following rules apply to registered and unregistered vehicles even if the vehicle is not operational:

CalWORKs applicants/participants can retain non-exempt vehicles with an equity value of $33,626 or less. Any equity value in excess of $33,626 will be counted toward the Assistance Unit’s (AU’s) resource limit.

CalWORKs participants must complete a CW 80, Self-Certification Form for Motor Vehicles – CalWORKs, for any vehicle(s) owned that was not previously reported during the initial Application, SAR 7, Eligibility Status Report, or Renewal (RE). This form allows a participant to self-certify the: Exemption reason; Fair Market Value (FMV) of the vehicle(s); and Amount of encumbrances, if any.

CalWORKs applicants/participants can request a vehicle exemption for any vehicle(s) that has been transferred to the applicant/participant as a gift, donation, or family transfer.