Looking to upgrade your high-polluting vehicle for something a little cleaner? South Coast AQMD’s Replace Your Ride program will pay you to do it! Eligible participants in the current program can receive up to $9,500 per voucher to purchase a newer more fuel-efficient vehicle at reduced cost, in exchange for retiring their older gas or diesel-powered vehicle. Not enough? The program recently received additional funding and the voucher amount is expected to increase to $12,000 later this fall.
Applicants can also choose to scrap their older vehicle in exchange for a voucher that can be used for an electric bike, car sharing, or public transportation passes.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
- Not exceed household income requirements based on family size and federal poverty rates
- Own the vehicle for at least 12 months prior to the date of application submittal
- Clear any liens from the vehicle title
- Turn in an older gas- or diesel-powered car for scrapping
For a full list of requirements and to apply for free, please visit ReplaceYourRide.com and select the Get Started tab. If you are interested in applying or determining your eligibility, call (844) 797-2223 for further information.
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