Donate a Car in
Houston, TX
Houston's massive footprint means pickup times vary by neighborhood — typically 48-72 hours. As a Georgia 501(c)(3), we accept vehicles in any condition — running or not — and issue IRS Form 1098-C tax receipts.
Donating a car in Houston
Houston's massive footprint means pickup times vary by neighborhood — typically 48-72 hours. Cars Helping Kids is a Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Gainesville, GA, with a national towing partner network. We coordinate pickup at your Houston address — no need to drive the vehicle anywhere or arrange your own tow.
Neighborhoods served: Downtown, The Heights, Montrose, Memorial, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands. If your address falls outside these areas but inside the broader Houston metro, we still cover you — call us to confirm.
How pickup works in Houston
We coordinate with Houston-area towing partners across Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. Hurricane-damaged vehicles routinely accepted.
Our towing partner network is contracted in every metro and most rural areas. We dispatch the local tow company based on your specific address — you don't need to coordinate anything beyond signing the title at pickup. Standard pickup timeline is 2-3 business days from when you call.
Tax deduction for Houston donors
Cars Helping Kids is a Georgia 501(c)(3) charity. Donors from anywhere in the US (including Texas) qualify for the federal charitable tax deduction. Your deduction equals the actual sale price of your vehicle at auction, documented on IRS Form 1098-C which we email to you within 30-45 days of pickup.
Texas state tax interaction: most states that have an income tax conform to federal charitable deduction rules. If Texas has a state income tax and you itemize federally, the deduction also flows to your state return. Texas residents should consult a tax preparer for specifics.
What vehicles we accept in Houston
We accept cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs, boats, jet skis, ATVs, and select commercial vehicles — running or not, with or without clean title (varies by state). Even severely damaged vehicles (flood, fire, accident) are accepted; they sell at salvage auction.
What we typically can't accept: vehicles where the cost to tow exceeds the salvage value (very rare for any vehicle within Houston metro), commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs GVW, or anything stripped down to the frame.
Ready to donate in Houston?
60-second form, free pickup typically within 2-3 business days, IRS tax receipt emailed after sale. Real person answering the phone Mon–Fri 10am–5pm ET.