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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.

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 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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Jun 25, 2024 ... 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 ...

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 – ...

Jul 19, 2010 ... NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristine Roselius July 12, 2010 415.749.4900 (office) $5.5 million fund available for Bay Area Vehicle Buy ...

Mar 26, 2013 ... March 26, 2013 Request for Proposal RFP # 2013-005 Bay Area Vehicle Buy-Back Program Direct Mail Services SECTION I – SUMMARY ...

Apr 7, 2010 ... NEWS For Immediate Release Contact: Ralph Borrmann April 7, 2010 415.749.4900 (office) 415.760.0285 (cell) Air District Approves ...

Feb 9, 2024 ... February 9, 2024 Request for Proposals# 2024-002 Bay Area Vehicle Buy Back Program Dismantler Services SECTION I – SUMMARY ...

Oct 7, 2013 ... NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tom Flannigan October 7, 2013 415.749.4900 Bay Area Air District renews $7 million Vehicle Buy Back ...

Dec 14, 2009 ... NEWS For Immediate Release Contact: Ralph Borrmann December 10, 2009 415.749.4900 (office) 415.760.0285 (cell) Air District approves ...