The Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program (VRAP) provides financial assistance to low-income owners of vehicles that fail an emission test.
Through VRAP, qualifying low-income individuals will be offered financial assistance to replace a qualifying vehicle with a newer, cleaner vehicle.
To qualify for replacement, a vehicle must:
The vehicle's registered owner must also meet income requirements. Vehicle owners will not receive any trade in value, as their vehicles will be crushed and recycled. Additionally, the VRRAP is not intended to cover the entire purchase price of the vehicle; it is the responsibly of the vehicle owner to secure the remaining funding to complete the purchase. The amount issued will be set on a sliding scale based on how the vehicle owner's household income compares to the federal poverty level:
| *Tier 2 Bin 1 or Tier 3 Bin 0 | |||
| Household Income Compared to Federal Poverty Level | Assistance Amount for Tier 2 Bin 5 through Tier 2 Bin 3 equivalent | Assistance Amount for Tier 2 Bin 2 equivalent | Assistance Amount for Zero Emission Vehicle* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200% and below | $5,550 | $6,875 | $7,560 |
| 201% to 250% | $4,815 | $6,190 | $6,875 |
| 251% to 300% | $4,125 | $5,500 | $6,190 |
Household income will be determined by using the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the most recent federal income tax form using these thresholds:
| Number of Dependents | 200% | 250% | 300% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,120 | $37,650 | $45,180 |
| 2 | $40,880 | $51,100 | $61,320 |
| 3 | $51,640 | $64,550 | $77,460 |
| 4 | $62,400 | $78,000 | $93,600 |
| 5 | $73,160 | $91,450 | $109,740 |
| 6 | $83,920 | $104,900 | $125,880 |
| 7 | $94,680 | $118,350 | $142,020 |
| 8 | $105,440 | $131,800 | $158,160 |
| Additional dependents add | $10,760 | $13,450 | $16,140 |