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South Coast AQMD Replace Your Ride
Incentive program for retiring older vehicles and transitioning to cleaner transportation options in South Coast AQMD coverage areas.
Region scope: South Coast AQMD region
Key Facts
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- Support type
- Retirement incentive and cleaner replacement/mobility options
- Typical qualifier
- Income-qualified applicants in eligible ZIP areas
- Geography
- South Coast basin coverage
Last verified
February 21, 2026
Verification date updates only after human editorial review.
Eligibility checklist
- Program applies to eligible residents in defined regional boundaries.
- Household income and vehicle criteria apply.
- Funds can vary by option selected and availability.
Steps to apply
- Confirm your ZIP and income eligibility.
- Select retirement-only or replacement pathway.
- Complete application, verification, and vehicle disposition steps.
Required documents
- Proof of address in eligible area.
- Income verification documentation.
- Vehicle registration and ownership records.
Value and benefit
Replace Your Ride can substantially lower transition costs when eligibility conditions are met and documentation is complete.
Common pitfalls
- Using stale ZIP eligibility assumptions.
- Missing required verification documents in initial submission.
Alternatives
- Additional local transportation incentives.
- Replacement financing outside grant structure.
Official sources
Change log
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February 21, 2026 - Refreshed portal link and summary of region targeting.
Editorial notes
Because eligibility is region and income-sensitive, confirm official criteria before planning purchase or retirement actions.
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