Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 016 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Division 20 - Division of County Operations
Rule 016.20.96-025 - Food Stamp Basis of Issuance Tables Countable Value of Licensed Vehicles

Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 016.20.96-025

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 9, September, 2024

4820 Definition of a Licensed Vehicle

A licensed vehicle is a vehicle currently licensed by a state to operate on public roads and highways. Vehicles which bear a temporary dealer's permit are considered licensed.

4821 Determining the Countable Resource Value of Licensed Vehicles

The resource value assigned to all licensed vehicles for purposes of determining food stamp eligibility will be either:

1. The fair market value less a $4,650 limit; or

2. The equity value.

*** Fair market value less $4,650 limit will be assigned to the following licensed vehicles.

1. The family car.This is the vehicle used as the household's primary source of transportation. If the household has more than one vehicle, the household designates which vehicle i_s the family car.

NOTE: A household may own only one vehicle and be ineligible for food stamps if the fair market value less the $4,650 limit exceeds the resource limits. For example, if a household without an aged member owns one vehicle and that vehicle's fair market value is $7,000, the household is ineligible.

***($7,000 - $4,650 * $2,350)

2. Cars used for transportation £p_ work. This includes aJJ. vehicles necessary for household members to accept or continue employment or use for transportation to a school or other site for training or education preparatory to employment. (This does not include vehicles used by high school students for transportation to school.) Also included are ail vehicles used by household members to comply

with a Project SUCCESS requirement. See FSC 34Q0. Vehicles used for transportation to work do not lose their exempt status during temporary periods of unemployment.

Fair market value is the average trade-in value of the vehicle as listed in the most recent "NADA Book" available in the county office with the following exceptions:

1. The vehicle is too new or too old to appear in the "NADA Book"; or

2. The value is not listed in the "NADA Book" for another reason; or

3. The household disputes the "NADA Book" value and presents conclusive proof that the current "NADA Book" value is inaccurate.

NOTE: Do not consider the value of special or optional equipment or low mileage when determining the average trade-in value of a vehicle.-

New "NADA Books" are provided to all county offices every six months. When the vehicle is too new to appear in the "NADA Book", the current average trade-in value can be determined by contacting a local car dealer. When establishing the value of new vehicles, keep in mind that most new vehicles decrease substantially in value when purchased since the vehicle is now considered "used". Therefore, information such as contracts for purchase may be inaccurate.

When the vehicle is too old to appear in the "NADA Book", the household's statement of value may be accepted if the statement is not questionable. To determine if the statement is questionable, consider the age and make of the vehicle. For example, luxury cars such as Cadillacs, Mercedes, and Porsches do not lose value as quickly as other cars. A four-wheel drive vehicle will usually retain a high value also. Antique vehicles may have a high resale value if such vehicles have been properly maintained or have been restored.

The household has a right to dispute the average trade-in value of a vehicle as stated in the "NADA Book" if:

1. The vehicle has been damaged in a wreck or through other means;

2. The vehicle is inoperable due to motor failure or other major malfunction; or

3. The vehicle is a model which is generally unpopular and/or subject to malfunction making the vehicle difficult to resell.

It is the household's responsibility to provide conclusive proof of the vehicle's current fair market value. The vehicle's current value may be substantiated by statements from dealers or newspaper ads. Statements from reputable repair shops verifying motor failures or other major malfunctions or police reports verifying wrecked vehicles may be accepted as proof of the current condition. Other proof may be accepted if it is conclusive in the caseworker's judgment.

If the documentation submitted by the household is inconclusive or questionable, additional documentation may be requested. Also, the caseworker may re-contact collateral sources such as dealers to determine

how the value was assigned to the vehicle. Before contacting the dealer, the caseworker may wish to consult publications similar to the "NADA Book" or may check newspaper ads to determine the value of similar vehicles.

In such situations the caseworker must always provide documentation as instructed below.

1. jrfhy the documentation provided i$_ considered questionable or inconclusive - e.g. was the value stated by a dealer substantially less than the NADA book value? Was any reason given by the dealer for this difference in value? Is the reason plausible?

2. What the household was instructed %o do £o clear up. the questionable documentation. (The household should be issued an DCO-206 which gives this information. A copy of the-. DCO-206 may serve as documentation.)

3. How the caseworker finally arrived at the fair market value of the vehicle which i_s_ the subject of the dispute. Include all contacts made by the caseworker or information obtained by the caseworker as well as any information provided by the household.

NOTE: When a newspaper ad is used to establish the fair market value of a vehicle, either a dated copy of the ad or a dated original must be attached to the case record.

When a family car or a vehicle used for transportation to work has a fair *** market value of less than $4,650 no resource value will be shown in the food stamp budget. Resource value is determined for each vehicle individually.

Example: A household declares two vehicles, a 1984 Ford with a fair

market value of $2,000 (used as the family car) and a 1993

Chevrolet with a fair market value of $5,000 (used for

transportation to work). To determine the resource value, the

***$4,650 limit will be applied to each vehicle.

***Ford: $2,000 - $4,650 «= 0 Countable Resource Value

***Chevrolet: $5,000 - $4,650 - $350 Countable Resource Value

When a licensed vehicle is not used as the family car, for transportation to work, for education preparatory to work, or to participate in Project SUCCESS Program, count lh§ greater £f the vehicle's fair market value over *** $4,650 or the equity value. The equity value of a vehicle is the fair market value less encumbrances.

Example: A household has an Escort GT which is not used either as the family car or for work related purposes. The current average trade-in value in the "NADA Book" is $6,050. The household owes $5,000 on this car. The current value is calculated as follows:

$6,050 - average trade-in value - $6,050-5,000 - encumbrance-4.650 - limit

$1,050 - equity value$1,400 - fair market value

$1.400 is the greater of the two values and will be added to the household's other countable resources.

4830 Definition of an Unlicensed Vehicle

An unlicensed vehicle is one which is np_t currently licensed by a state to operate on public roads and highways. This includes expired licenses. Vehicles which bear a temporary dealer's permit are considered licensed.

4831 Determining the Countable Resource Value of Unlicensed Vehicles

The resource value assigned to all unlicensed vehicles for the purpose of determining food stamp eligibility is the equity value. The equity value of a vehicle is the fair market value less encumbrances. The fair market value of unlicensed vehicles is determined in the same manner as the fair market value of licensed vehicles. See FSC 4821 above.

Example: A household owns a 1968 Ford Thunderbird which is currently being restored. It is unlicensed. The household estimates that the current fair market value of the Thunderbird is $1,000. The household owes nothing on the car. $1,000 will be added to the household's other resources.

4832 "Junked Vehicles"

Normally, the value of a "junked" vehicle will be the price the household anticipates it could receive if the vehicle were sold for scrap. Antique car and truck bodies may sell for more if they are in a condition to be restored. The household's statement of the value of a "junked" vehicle will be accepted unless questionable.

4840 Definition of a Recreational Vehicle

A recreational vehicle is a vehicle used primarily for recreational purposes. Vehicles such as motorcycles, mopeds, campers, motor homes, three and four wheelers and golf carts are usually considered recreational vehicles.

Before a vehicle is considered a recreational vehicle, the actual use of the vehicle must be determined. For example, a motorcycle used by a household member to commute to work would np_t be a recreational vehicle but would be treated as a vehicle used for transportation to work.

4841 Determining the Countable Resource Value of a Recreational Vehicle

*** If a recreational vehicle is licensed, the greater flf the fair market value less $4.650 gr the eouitv value p_f Ihe vehicle will fee counted is a. resource. If the recreational vehicle is unlicensed, the equity value of the vehicle will be counted as a resource. Instructions for determining fair market and equity value are contained in FSC 4821.

HANDLING VEHICLES

4850 Vehicles To Be Considered

Amount To Be Exclud From Resources

ed Determination of Amount

Considered Toward Resource Levpl

Licensed/Unlicensed Vehicles which are: - Used primarily for income producing purposes (over 50% of vehicle's use).

Totally Excluded

-0- Resource Value

- Annually producing income consistent with fair market value.

Totally Excluded

-0- Resource Value

- Necessary for long distance travel (other than daily commuting) essential to employment.

Totally Excluded

-0- Resource Value

- Used as the household's home.

Totally Excluded

-0- Resource Value

- Necessary to transport a physically disabled household member.

Totally Excluded

-0- Resource Value

- Necessary to carry primary source of fuel (heatinq or water home use).

Totally Excluded

-0- Resource Value

Licensed Vehicles which are:

-Household's only licensed vehicle.

-Any other vehicles used to transport household members to and from:

Up to $4,650 of fair market value.

Up to $4,650 of fair market value.

Fair market value of vehicle minus $4,650 limit. If the remainder is above -0-, add remainder to the household's other countable resources.

1) Employment;

2) Training or education

preparatory to employment; or

3) To comply with the WORK Proaram.

Licensed vehicles not previously exempted.

Unlicensed Vehicles

Not Excluded Not Excluded

The areater of the fair market value less $4,650 or the equity value will be added to the household's countable resources.

The equity value of each vehicle will be added to the household's other total countable resources.

Non-Categorically Eligible Exhibit A_____________________

DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS Food Stamp Basis of Issuance

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REGULAR HOUSEHOLD are subject to gross income pretest and the maximum net income. AGED/DISABLED households are subject only to the maximum net income limit for their household size. **MINIMUM COUPONS - For one and two-person households the minimum monthly allotment is $10. The minimum monthly coupon allotments for non-categorically eligible households are indicated by a D on the charts. ***INCAPACITATED/AGED - LIVING WITH OTHERS - See Policy FSC 1630 number 4. See reverse side for CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE households (Exhibit B).

CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE _____EXHIBIT B____________

DIVISION OF COUNTY OPERATIONS

____Food Stamp Basis of Issuance_______

I__________CATEGORICAL_________I

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** 1 and 2 - person households that are categorically eligible are entitled to at least $10.

****CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS - These households do not have to meet regular households net income levels. Categorically eligible households with three or more members will be entitled to benefits of at least $2 if the Thrifty Food Plan reduced by 30% of their net income is at least $1. ($1.00 allotments are automatically rounded to $2.00 before issuance.) See Categorically Eligible FSC Policy for details.

FSC APPENDIX J\0/im

FSMO CERTIFIED MAIL LIST

The Food Stamp Online System selects allotments which will be sent certified mail. The County Office is unable to for cases into certified mail delivery. The criteria for certified mail issuance are based on statistics which identify hi risk areas for mail loss as well as high dollar allotments. This appendix contains a listing of each county and t criteria in each used to select certified mail cases. (Refer to FSC 14230 for Issuance Via Certified Mail.)

COUNTY

CRITERIA FOR CERTIFIED MAIL ISSUANCE

01-1 Arkansas-1

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments of $241 and above for zip code 72042. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

01-2 Arkansas-2

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments of $241 and above for zip code 72160. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

02-1 Ashley

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

03-1 Baxter

Allotments of $316 and up.

04-1 Benton

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

05-1 Boone

Allotments of $316 and up.

06-1 Bradley

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

07-1 Calhoun

Allotments of $316 and up.

08-1 Carroll

Allotments of $316 and up.

09-1 Chicot

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

10-1 Clark

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

11-1 Clay

Allotments of $316 and up.

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12-1 Cleburne

Allotments of $316 and up.

13-1 Cleveland

Allotments of $316 and up.

14-1 Columbia

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 71753. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

15-1 Conway

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

16-1 Craighead

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 72401. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

17-1 Crawford

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

18-1 Crittenden

Allotments of $121 and above for households in zip code 72301. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

19-1 Cross

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

20-1 Dallas

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

21-1 Desha

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

22-1 Drew

Allotments of $316 and up.

23-1 Faulkner

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

24-1 Franklin

Allotments of $316 and up.

25-1 Fulton

Allotments of $316 and up.

26-1 Garland

Maximum allotments for 1 person households and allotments or $121 and above for zip codes 71901 and 71913. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

27-1 Grant

Allotments of $316 and up.

28-1 Greene

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

29-1 Hempstead

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

30-1 Hot Spring

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

31-1 Howard

Allotments of $316 and up.

32-1 Independence

Allotments of $316 and up.

33-1 Izard

Allotments of $316 and up.

34-1 Jackson

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

35-1 Jefferson

Allotments of $101 and above for households in zip code 71601, 71602, 71603, 71611. All allotment* in county of $316 and up are also certified.

36-1 Johnson

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

36-1 Lafayette

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

38-1 Lawrence

Allotments of $316 and up.

39-1 Lee

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 72360. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

40-1 Lincoln

Allotments of $316 and up.

41-1 Little River

Allotments of $316 and up.

42-1 Logan-1

Allotments of $316 and up.

43-1 Logan-2

Allotments of $316 and up.

43-1 Lonoke

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

44-1 Madison

Allotments of $316 and up.

45-1 Marion

Allotments of $316 and up.

46-1 Miller

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 75502. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

47-1 Mississippi-1

Allotments of $121 and above for zip codes 72315 and 72316. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

47-2 Mississippi-Z

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 72370. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

48-1 Monroe-1

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

48-2 Monroe-2

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

49-1 Montgomery

Allotments of $316 and up.

50-1 Nevada

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

51-1 Newton

Allotments of $316 and up.

52-1 Ouachita

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 71701. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

53-1 Perry

Allotments of $316 and up.

54-1 Phillips

Allotments of $121 and above for zip code 72390. Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments of $241 and above for zip code 72342. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

55-1 Pike

Allotments of $316 and up.

56-1 Poinsett

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

57-1 Polk

Allotments of $316 and up.

58-1 Pope

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

59-1 Prairie

Allotments of $316 and up.

60-1 Pulaski-1

Allotments of $121 and above for zip codes 72202, 72204, 72206, and 72209. All allotments in count: of $316 and up are also certified.

60-2 Pulaski-2

Allotments of $121 and above for zip codes 72114. Allotments for 2 person households and allotment* of $241 and above for zip code 72117. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

61-1 Randolph

Allotments of $316 and up.

62-1 Saline

Maximum allotments for 2 person households and allotments or $241 and above for zip code 72015. All allotments in county of $316 and up are also certified.

63-1 Scott

Allotments of $316 and up.

64-1 Searcy

Allotments of $316 and up.

65-1 Sebastian

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

66-1 Sevier

Allotments of $316 and up.

67-1 Sharp

Allotments of $316 and up.

68-1 St. Francis

Allotments of $101 and up.

69-1 Stone

Allotments of $316 and up.

70-1 Union

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

71-1 Van Buren

Allotments of $316 and up. |

72-1 Washington

Maximum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

73-1 White

Maxi mum allotments for 2 person households as well as allotments of $315 and up.

74-1 Woodruff

Allotments of $316 and up.

75-1 Yell

Allotments of $316 and up.

In each county, cases are selected for certified mail issuance if the client has been authorized two mail losses in a si month period.

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