SNAP Vehicle Policies by State

The asset limit, or resource limit, defines the maximum countable resources a household can have while remaining eligible for SNAP. Countable resources include assets such as funds in a bank account. A home is not counted as a resource, but vehicle value may be partially included in some states.

When the resource limit applies, various methods are used to value vehicles. Some states base the valuation on equity, while others use fair market value. Policies may also provide exclusions for a certain amount of vehicle value per adult, household, or driver. Policies below are highly summarized.