Driving Clean Assistance Program
Driving Clean Assistance Program is listed as ACTIVE. This page cannot determine personal eligibility.
Overview
Statewide scrap-and-replace vehicle assistance for income-eligible households outside participating air-district Clean Cars 4 All programs.
Driving Clean Assistance Program is administered by Community Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded).
Available statewide in California.
Up to $12,000 toward a replacement clean vehicle, plus charging help on some awards.
What you get
Up to $12,000 toward a replacement clean vehicle, plus charging help on some awards.
Who may qualify
You may qualify if you meet the requirements below.
- Applicants must be 18 or older.
- Replacement vehicle price generally cannot exceed $45,000 before tax and fees.
- The open pathway requires scrapping a qualifying vehicle.
Additional required criteria are not fully modeled and may also apply: Income must be below 300% of the federal poverty level, and the replacement vehicle must meet the program’s published vehicle rules.
How to apply
Apply and receive approval before retiring or delivering your vehicle. Retiring the vehicle before approval may make you ineligible.
Preapproval is required.
Apply on the official Community Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded) website.
Always confirm current steps with Community Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded).
Documents
Required documents are not fully listed in the structured catalog. Use the official application checklist.
Important notes
No structured application deadline is recorded.
Check the official source for current dates.
This catalog is not exhaustive.
Always confirm eligibility, funding, and deadlines with the official administrator.
Some required eligibility is not fully modeled here and may also apply.
FAQs
1. Who may qualify?
You may qualify if you meet the requirements on this page. This page cannot determine personal eligibility.
2. How do I apply?
Apply on the official Community Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded) website.
3. What documents might I need?
Required documents are not fully listed in the structured catalog. Use the official application checklist.
4. How much could I receive?
The cash amount is not fully listed in the structured catalog. Confirm the current amount on the official source.
5. Is this the only California benefit I should consider?
No. This catalog is not exhaustive. Other local, state, or federal programs may also exist.
Official source
Apply on the official Community Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded) website
https://drivingcleanca.org/
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Statewide scrap-and-replace vehicle assistance for income-eligible households outside participating air-district Clean Cars 4 All programs.
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.