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Help financing a cleaner car without scrapping an old one

This car-financing pathway is closed to new applications. Check for reopening updates before buying or leasing a vehicle.

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Not open / waitlist

What you can get

Car-purchase and charging help; this pathway is closed to new applications.

Who it's for

Income-qualified California drivers buying a cleaner vehicle

What you need to know

  • New applications for this pathway are closed.
  • Existing applicants and loans have separate rules; contact the program.
  • This closure does not automatically close the separate scrap-and-replace program.

Your next step

  1. Read the program’s latest opening updates.
  2. Wait for current enrollment and vehicle rules before buying or leasing.
Check for openings

You will go to the program's own website.

More details and sources

Full program information

Official program name: Driving Clean Assistance Program: Financing Assistance Pathway (without scrap and replace)

Benefits and limits

Up to $7,500 and a $2,000 charging incentive

Full requirements

Eligibility criteria are not stated in this finder listing; check the program provider.

Amounts and options

Listed benefit

Up to $7,500 and a $2,000 charging incentive

Eligibility is not stated in the finder listing; confirm the provider's requirements.

Availability note: As of August 2026, it is fully CLOSED and no longer accepts new applications.

Found for another area; DHS eligibility is not confirmed.

For: People and families

Areas found for this option

Adelanto, Apple Valley, Banning, Barstow, Beaumont, Blythe, Cherry Valley, Chino, Coachella, Colton, Corona, Eastvale, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hemet, Hesperia, Highland, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Loma Linda, Mecca, Montclair, Moreno Valley, North Shore, Ontario, Perris, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, Riverside, San Bernardino, Upland

Availability and area

Financing Assistance closed to new applications

DCAP's dated August 21, 2026 notice says its non-scrapping Financing Assistance pathway is closed because of high demand. Existing participants and loans have separate treatment; this does not close the distinct Clean Cars 4 All pathway.

Read the status update Checked Oct 30, 2026

As of August 2026, it is fully CLOSED and no longer accepts new applications.

This program serves another area. Ask whether your address is covered.

Areas listed in the source

Adelanto, Apple Valley, Banning, Barstow, Beaumont, Blythe, Cherry Valley, Chino, Coachella, Colton, Corona, Eastvale, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hemet, Hesperia, Highland, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Loma Linda, Mecca, Montclair, Moreno Valley, North Shore, Ontario, Perris, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, Riverside, San Bernardino, Upland

Where this information comes from

IREN incentive finder

Information collected Oct 30, 2026.

DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.