Car Repair Assistance
Our Car Repair Assistance Program can help you with needed repairs and maintenance costs for your car.
Car Repair Assistance Program
Reliable transportation helps households create stability and economic independence. However, the cost burden for many low-income households to maintain their vehicle is high and often other bills go unpaid when car repairs are needed.
Our Car Repair Assistance Program can help you with needed repairs and maintenance costs for your car so that you can have the safe and reliable transportation that is required to find and keep a job and keep your household stable. We do this by offering a one-time grant that does not need to be repaid.
Am I Eligible?
Applicants for the Car Repair Assistance Program must meet the following guidelines:
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and living in Ramsey or Washington County
Household must have a total income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline: See table below
The vehicle being repaired must be required to maintain or obtain employment
Applicant must have a valid MN driver’s license and be able to provide proof that they are the owner of the vehicle and have current insurance coverage
Car must meet the standards for the program
Vehicle must be 15 years or newer
If you are interested in more information or would like an application, please contact us at 651-603-5880 or FOP@caprw.org.
2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Federal Poverty Guidelines are put in place to determine financial eligibility for many federal programs, including many of Community Action's programs and services. Federal Poverty Guidelines are updated annually, so please check every year to determine your eligibility.
Federal Poverty Guidelines- Dollars Per Year
Persons in family/household | Poverty Guideline 100% | Poverty Guideline 125% | Poverty Guideline 200% |
1 | $15,650 | $19,562.50 | $31,300 |
2 | $21,150 | $26,437.50 | $42,300 |
3 | $26,650 | $33,312.50 | $53,300 |
4 | $32,150 | $40,187.50 | $64,300 |
5 | $37,650 | $47,062.50 | $75,300 |
6 | $43,150 | $53,937.50 | $86,300 |
7 | $48,650 | $60,812.50 | $97,300 |
8 | $54,150 | $67,687.50 | $108,300 |
Each Additional Person | + $5,500 | +$6,875 | +$11,000 |
Note: Each individual program--e.g., SNAP, Medicaid--determines how to round various multiples of the poverty guidelines, what income is to be included, and how the eligibility unit is defined.
For more information about the poverty guidelines visit: http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty.