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El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (AQMD) recommending the Board, acting as the Board of Directors of the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, approve AQMD's participation in the "Driving Clean Assistance Program" and authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between AQMD and the Community Housing Development Corporation, which would provide up to $40,000 in funding to AQMD to perform outreach programs and to act as a local liaison for the program.
FUNDING: State funding through the Community Housing Development Corporation.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP), in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), provides incentives statewide in California to assist low-income and disadvantaged communities in purchasing clean air vehicles. Administered by the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC), DCAP aligns with CHDC’s commitment to grassroots community development, ensuring equitable access to affordable housing and services. Through targeted support, DCAP empowers individuals with limited credit and financial challenges to secure reliable transportation, fostering financial stability and environmental responsibility.
The Community Housing Development Corporation’s Driving Clean Assistance Program, funded by the California Air Resources Board, helps income-qualified Californians access clean air vehicles and charging solutions. Eligible participants can receive up to $10,000 in incentives to purchase or lease a new or used electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), or fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) if they retire an older, high-emission vehicle through the Scrap & Replace option. Those not scrapping a vehicle may receive up to $7,000. An additional $2,000 is available to help purchase Level 2 home charging equipment or to obtain a prepaid charging card for public charging. DCAP also offers affordable financing-loans up to $45,00...
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