016.20.96 Ark. Code R. 025
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.
The resource value assigned to all licensed vehicles for purposes of determining food stamp eligibility will be either:
*** Fair market value less $4,650 limit will be assigned to the following licensed vehicles.
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)
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*** If a recreational vehicle is licensed, the greater flf the fair market value less $4.650gr 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
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
** 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. J |
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.
016.20.96 Ark. Code R. 025