California benefits & incentives
Enter your ZIP code to see state and local programs that may be available where you live, browse the full directory, or answer a few questions to check what may apply to your household. This is not a complete list of every California benefit.
Enter your ZIP code to find state and local programs that may be available in your area.
Showing 17 of 107 programs
by California Bureau of Automotive Repair
Cash to retire an eligible vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler after you receive a letter of eligibility.
Up to $2,000
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 16, 2026
View programFree and discounted transit rides for qualifying Los Angeles County residents.
Available in Los Angeles County
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programby Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Rebate for a home EV charger and installation on an LADWP residential account.
Up to $1,500
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programby Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Rebate for a qualifying used EV or plug-in hybrid at a permanent residence served by LADWP electricity.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programby South Coast Air Quality Management District
Up to $12,000 to replace a qualifying older vehicle, or choose an e-bike or transit-card alternative.
Up to $12,000
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programby California Bureau of Automotive Repair
Help paying for emissions repairs after a failed biennial Smog Check, after you receive a letter of eligibility.
Up to $1,450
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Bay Area scrap-and-replace incentive for income-eligible residents in the air district’s jurisdiction.
Income-eligible scrap-and-replace incentive in the Bay Area air district
Available in Marin County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Department of Insurance / CAARP
State-sponsored liability insurance for income-eligible good drivers who need to meet California’s insurance law.
Income-eligible liability insurance at program rates
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Community Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded)
Statewide scrap-and-replace vehicle assistance for income-eligible households outside participating air-district Clean Cars 4 All programs.
Up to $12,000
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby California Air Resources Board
A point-of-sale incentive for a first zero-emission vehicle, offered while participating automakers have funding.
Up to $3,500
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Rebate for a used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle on an active PG&E electric residential account.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Rebate for a listed home EV charger, with a higher income-qualified path.
Up to $5,000
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby San Diego County Air Pollution Control District
San Diego County scrap-and-replace incentive for qualifying low-income residents.
Incentive funding for qualifying low-income San Diego County residents
Available in San Diego County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Southern California Edison
Rebate to upgrade a home electrical panel for EV charging.
Up to $4,200
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Southern California Edison
Rebate for a used EV or PHEV for SCE residential customers.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby San Diego Gas & Electric
Rebate for a used EV or PHEV for SDG&E residential customers.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programby Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Rebate or free charger installation for SMUD customers charging at home.
Up to $600
Available to eligible SMUD customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programEligibility 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.