Air Quality District offers cash to ‘Replace Your Ride’

Published on July 02, 2023

Qualified owners of 2007 vehicles or older could receive up to $12,000 to replace their existing cars with newer, cleaner vehicles or other clean modes of transportation, thanks to a cash voucher program offered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Eligibility for cash voucher

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. 

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.

How to apply

For a full list of requirements and to apply for free, please visit ReplaceYourRide.com and select the Get Started tab.