EVALUATION OF VEHICLES
ISSUE DATE: 03/2026
Count the trade-in value of any vehicle not excluded under 0015.39 (Assets - Vehicle Exclusions). The trade-in value is the Average Trade-In value listed in the current NADA online car values and car prices guide.
If the car is not listed in the current NADA online guide or the applicant or participant disputes the trade-in value listed in the current NADA online guide, a written statement of a vehicle's trade-in value from a car dealer licensed in Minnesota must be accepted from the client.
If there is a cost in securing a written statement, the county must reimburse the client. Do not require a written statement if it will not affect the client’s eligibility.
For procedures on completing the asset panels in MAXIS, see TEMP Manual TE02.10.31 (Jointly Owned Assets).
See VEHICLES in 0002.71 (Glossary: Two Party...), 0015.06 (Availability of Assets), 0015.39 (Assets - Vehicle Exclusions).
MFIP, GA:
Follow general provisions.
SNAP:
Only non-categorically eligible SNAP units ARE subject to an asset test. Categorically eligible SNAP units are NOT subject to an asset test. See 0013.06 (SNAP Categorical Eligibility/Ineligibility) to determine categorical eligibility or ineligibility.
For non-categorically eligible SNAP units, see 0015.81 (Assets – SNAP) for the SNAP assets policies, including vehicles and the value of vehicles.
MSA:
For SSI recipients, no action is required.
For non-SSI recipients, follow GA.
HSP:
Follow MSA for aged, blind, or disabled clients. Follow GA for all other adults.
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PREVIOUS REVISIONS
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 05/2025 | in SNAP, adds that non-categorically eligible SNAP cases are subject to an asset test. |
| 05/2016 | updates section due to Legislative changes for Program Uniformity/Assets. |
| 09/2015 | in general provisions deletes the 3rd paragraph about determining the equity value of a vehicle because it does not apply to MFIP/DWP. It also moves how to determine the equity value to MSA and GA provisions. |
| 08/2014 | adds and deletes information throughout the section. |
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