

Upon request, you may be required to provide documentation verifying your household income. Income eligibility for CAP is based on the household income information you provide on your application. Regulations state that in order to qualify for Repair Assistance or Vehicle Retirement based on income level, an applicant must have a household income that is less than or equal to two hundred twenty-five percent (225%) of the federal poverty level, as published in the Federal Register by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. How do I know if I qualify for CAP as an income eligible vehicle owner? Eligibility requirements are available on BAR’s website. Participation requires that as a co-payment, you must pay the total costs associated with the testing and diagnosis of the emissions-related failures for your vehicle. If your vehicle fails its biennial (every other year) Smog Check inspection and you meet income eligibility requirements, you may receive up to $500 towards certain emissions-related repairs. How can I qualify to receive financial assistance to repair my vehicle? In addition, CAP provides qualified consumers who own a vehicle that fails its biennial (every other year) SmogĬheck inspection up to $500 in financial assistance towards certain emissions-related repairs.Ģ. Through CAP, a consumer may retire a qualified vehicle and receive $1,000 or $1,500 if the consumer meets low-income eligibility guidelines. The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) is administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and is designed to help improve California’s air quality.

Most of the Consumers are not ware of CAP program and below frequently asked questions provides details around this program.ġ.
