009.09(B) VEHICLE PURCHASE.

Assistance toward the purchase of an automobile is available for participants who have gained permanent employment for 30 or more hours per week and no other transportation is available. There must be verification that the employment is a permanent position and the participant will be working 30 or more hours per week. There must be documentation that the participant has a valid driver’s license. The participant must demonstrate the ability to afford vehicle registration, taxes, insurance, gasoline, maintenance and any vehicle payment not covered by assistance. The participant must have the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic not employed by the seller to determine the vehicle’s mechanical condition and identify needed repairs. To be eligible, the inspection must show the vehicle is safe, reliable and not in need of additional repairs. The selling price of the vehicle must be in line with the fair market value of similar vehicles of the same age, make and model. The amount of assistance available is limited to the minimum amount necessary to allow the participant to purchase the vehicle and the amount of assistance shall not exceed $5,000.00.