What is the process for donating my car to Habitat for Humanity in Greater Lowell?

You can donate your car in 4 simple steps:

1. Go to our online donation wizard or call 1-877-277-4344.
2. Provide your vehicle information and contact information.
3. Schedule your donation pickup.  
4. Receive your tax documentation after your vehicle is sold.

Need help? Email us at gro.tatibah@semohrofsrac or call 1-877-277-4344.

Can I donate a vehicle that does not run?

Yes! Your vehicle does not need to be running in order to donate it, but must be whole and have four inflated tires so it can be moved by our towing operators.

Please note: We review each donation to ensure it benefits Habitat for Humanity. If transportation and processing costs exceed the vehicle’s value, we may decline the donation to avoid a financial loss. This decision is based solely on economic factors – not on donor location or willingness to give – and helps us responsibly manage resources.

Is towing/pickup free?

Yes, towing and pick-up is completely free.

What type of vehicle can I donate?

We accept almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, farm equipment and construction equipment. To start your donation, please go to our car donation wizard or call our toll-free number at 1-877-277-4344. If you want to donate any other type of unique vehicle, please start by reaching out via phone.

Is donating a car tax deductible in Greater Lowell?

Yes. Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions, including vehicle donations, may be claimed as deductions on your federal tax return, if you itemize. 

More tax-related questions? Visit our tax FAQ.

What information do I need to donate my car in Greater Lowell?

Here are some basic things you should be prepared to know and provide for the donation: 

• Valid vehicle title, free of liens
• Year, make and model
• VIN
• Body type
• Mileage
• Condition
• Date the vehicle was last driven 

This is not a complete list. For a full list of vehicle donation needs, please go to the donation wizard and start your donation. 

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

Advanced Remarketing Services, our authorized processing agent, will sell your vehicle on behalf of Habitat for Humanity through a national network of auctions and direct buyers.  

After your vehicle has been sold, you will receive an acknowledgement letter providing your vehicle’s sale information.  

What is the environmental impact of donating my car?

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

When you donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes, it is assessed so it can be put to its best and highest use. Some vehicles—particularly those at the end of their life—are directed to licensed auto recyclers, who carefully and responsibly recover usable materials in ways that help protect our planet. For those vehicles that are recycled, up to 86% of their materials can be reclaimed, reused, or recovered, reducing waste and conserving natural resources. 

Donate your car to support veterans in Greater Lowell

Veterans in our community deserve a safe, secure place to call home and a community that honors and supports them. Donating your car to Habitat for Humanity funds local programs that will support local veterans.

Your car donation will fund housing repair, affordable homeownership, financial education, employment and jobs training veterans programs right here in Greater Lowell.

What if I have more questions?

We are happy to answer any other questions you may have. Please email your questions to gro.tatibah@semohrofsrac or call 1-877-277-4344.

16 Northern Middlesex communities serviced by Habitat Greater Lowell:
Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, No Reading, Reading, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, Wakefield, Westford, Wilmington.