VIP Overview:
The VIP is a streamlined approach to reduce emissions by replacing old, high-polluting vehicles with newer, lower-emission vehicles. This program is limited to owners/operators with fleets of 10 or fewer
The goal of this program is to reduce emissions from in-use heavy-duty trucks in small fleets by replacing Engine Model Years 2009 and older with Engine Model Years 2013 (or newer) emissions compliant models. The VIP is implemented by South Coast AQMD through contractual agreements with Dealers and Dismantlers. The Dealers will apply to South Coast AQMD for the vouchers on behalf of the applicant. If approved, the voucher amount will be deducted from the total purchase price of the truck by the Dealer.
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Program Highlights:
First-Come, First-Served Basis (no application deadline; open until funds are exhausted)
Rapid Response Time: Applicant is notified within 15 business days of submitting application for funding
Exclusively for small fleets (10 or fewer trucks)
Maximum of $60K available per truck for replacements meeting 0.20 NOx and up to $100K available for replacements meeting 0.02 NOx level or cleaner
No contract required between applicant and South Coast AQMD
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New! VIP Plus-Up Funding
Applicants that choose to purchase a replacement truck with an engine certified to a NOx level of 0.02 g/bhp-hr or cleaner will be eligible for additional Plus-Up funding. This low NOx option is 90% cleaner
Class
GVWR (lbs)
VIP Max Voucher for 0.20 NOx Level Technology
MSRC Plus Up for 0.02 NOx Level Technology
Total Potential Voucher for
Low-NOx Option
5
14,001 – 19,500
$30,000
$30,000
$60,000
6
19,501 – 26,000
$40,000
$40,000
$80,000
7
26,001 – 33,000
$40,000
$60,000
$100,000
8
>33,000
$60,000
$65,000
$125,000
Plus-Up Flyer:
2021 VIP Brochure:
Additional Information (Revised as of February 23, 2021) :
South Coast AQMD VIP Application ( Please submit the VIP application and all supporting documentation as one PDF file scanned in color to the following email address: VIP_Program@aqmd.gov )
Requirements for the VIP include, but are not limited to the following:
Engine must be MY 2009 or older (Diesel or Alternative Fuel)
Applicant must be willing to scrap old vehicle
Limited to fleet sizes of 10 or fewer
HHD eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer GVWR of 33,001 lbs or greater. MHD eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer GVWR of 19,501 through 33,000 lbs. LHD eligible vehicles must have a manufacturer GVWR of 14,001 to 19,500 lbs. Refer to VIP Guidelines, Appendix “O” for applicable funding matrix.
Owned by applicant previous 24 months
"Free and clear" vehicle title with owner/applicant listed on it
CA Registration Options: 1) Current and Past 24 Months of CA DMV Registration, or 2) CA DMV Registration for previous 8 consecutive months supplemented by alternate documentation showing CA operation for past 24 months. Both options require proof of insurance for past 24 months. (CA IRP is acceptable)
Engine specs must be verifiable through tag; if missing, manufacturer must verify specs
Must have operated at least 75% of the time in California during each 12 month period for the previous 24 months.
Must be in "Operational Condition"
Must be purchased from South Coast AQMD-approved VIP Participating Dealership
New and Used vehicles qualify for funding based on following engine emission standards:
New/Used Replacement – (0.20 g/bhp-hr NOx and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM or cleaner) – Only Non-FEL
New or Used Vehicle (HHD used vehicles must have less than 500,000 miles of operation, MHD used vehicles must have less than 250,000 miles of operation, and LHD used vehicles must have less than 150,000 miles of operation)
Replacement vehicle must be in the same weight class as the existing vehicle (either MHD or HHD). Replacement vehicle must be registered in California or in the California IRP.
Vehicle Title must be "clean" (Must not have: a salvage title, been in an accident, or repaired for resale)
Minimum of one year/ 100,000 mile major component engine warranty covering parts and labor
No modifications of emission control systems
More Information
Please contact the South Coast AQMD Project Officer:
Mr. Ashkaan Nikravananikravan@aqmd.gov