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Frequently Asked Questions - Vehicle Buy Back Program

The Air District has expanded the eligible model year for participating in the Vehicle Buy Back Program to 1996 vehicles and older. Previously only 1994 and older vehicles were accepted. 

The Air District is announcing incentives of $1,200 through the Vehicle Buy Back Program for Bay Area residents to scrap 1997 and older vehicles to improve local air quality.

The Air District is announcing incentives of $1,200 through the Vehicle Buy Back Program for Bay Area residents to scrap 1998 and older vehicles to improve local air quality.

Starting July 1, 2024, the Air District will offer $1,500 to Bay Area residents to improve local air quality by scrapping their 1998 and older vehicles through the Vehicle Buy Back Program.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, has released a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to roll back auto emissions standards.

The Air District is inviting Bay Area residents to apply for the Clean Cars for All grant program which provides up to $9,500 for low-income members of communities disproportionately affected by air pollution to retire older vehicles and replace them with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle, or get a Clipper Card for public transit. 

The Air District, along with other top California policymakers, testified today in strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule that would roll back existing vehicle standards. 

See a list of car dealers where you can buy cleaner vehicles under the Clean Cars for All program.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, offered a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to roll back auto emissions standards.

Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District, has issued a statement in support of the State of California’s decision to sue the Trump Administration over their plans to roll back auto emissions standards.

The Air District announced the recipients of the 2016 James Cary Smith Community Grant Program awards. The Air District used available funding to back 11 community-based partnership projects within the nine-county Bay Area region for a total of $261,274. The projects will increase awareness and engagement about air quality issues and initiate ways to reduce air pollution.

The Air District is issuing another Spare the Air Alert for smoke tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, for the entire region. Smoke from the Kincade Fire is expected to move south into the greater Bay Area today. Air quality will likely be impacted from the Kincade Fire through mid-day tomorrow. There may also be smoke from local fires, like the Suisun Marsh fire, that could further impact air quality tomorrow. Later tomorrow, offshore winds will help move smoke from the Kincade Fire back over the Pacific Ocean, but local fires could still contribute to unhealthy air quality.

Jan 29, 2025 ... GET $ 1,500 FOR YOUR 1998 OR OLDER VEHICLE! To participate, call one of the approved Air District Receive $1,500 for your registered and auto dismantlers, who will determine if your vehicle ...

Jun 25, 2009 ... NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ralph Borrmann June 25, 2009 415.749.4900 Air District expands Vehicle Buy Back Program SAN FRANCISCO - The Bay ...

Oct 23, 2017 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2017 CONTACT: Ralph Borrmann - 415.749.4900 Air District expands Vehicle Buy Back Program Vehicles 1996 or older now eligible ...

Nov 2, 2017 ... BAGONG LABAS PARA SA AGARANG PAGLABAS: Oktubre 19, 2017 KONTAKIN SI: Ralph Borrmann - 415.749.4900 Pinalawak ng Air District ang Programang Vehicle Buy Back Mga sasakyang 1996 ...

Mar 27, 2013 ... Vehicle Buy Back Program FY 2013/2014 RFP 2013-004 March 27, 2013 March 27, 2013 Request for Proposal RFP # 2013-004 Bay Area Vehicle Buy-Back Program FY 2013/2014 SECTION I – ...