Program Requirements

To qualify for the program clients must:

  1. Reside in Indian River County

  2. Must be gainfully employed

  3. Must have a valid FL Driver’s License

  4. Household income must be between 150% – 250% of the Federal Poverty Level -income eligibility requirements.

  5. Must be able to afford vehicle ownership with approximately $200 a month of expendable income to cover auto insurance, gasoline, maintenance/repair costs.

  6. Must have a referral letter from an Agency Partner or your employer.

  7. Must be at least 25 years of age (18 years of age if there are dependent children in the household or aging out of foster care).

  8. Must not own or have a vehicle titled in one’s own name.

  9. Must have no current or pending criminal or DUI/DWI charges.

  10. Must have no outstanding insurance or motor vehicle violations, including unpaid toll violations.

  11. Must attend mandatory workshops on budgeting and vehicle maintenance.

 

Documentation Requirements
In addition to a complete application, copies of the following documents are required of clients requesting assistance from Driving Success:

  • Proof of employment and income, in the form of:

    • Pay stubs verifying 3 consecutive months (90 days) of employment

    • Employer verification

    • Proof of additional support income i.e. SNAP benefits, Child Support, etc.

  • Copies of Valid Driver’s Licenses for all drivers residing in the household

  • Copy of non-certified driving record

  • Copy of written, working budget

  • Referral from one of the following sources:

    • Social Service Agencies

    • Non-profit Service Agencies

    • Employers

  • Proof of insurance

  • Execution of contract confirming:

    • A commitment to remain employed.

    • Agreement to pay it forward monthly fees in support of future Driving Success clients

    • Optional agreement to provide a public testimonial and photo-release

 

*Please note that vehicles are distributed based on availability to eligible approved applicants. The process from submission of an application to receipt of a vehicle may take up to several weeks. Qualified applicants will receive a vehicle based on their needs and our current inventory and do not have the opportunity to choose a vehicle (but are under no obligation to accept the vehicle offered). Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will receive a vehicle. Department of Motor Vehicle Fees, ranging from $350 - $380) is required upon approval of the application in order to be provided a vehicle.

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Income Requirements