What you can get
A possible payment for retiring an approved old vehicle
Who it's for
Vehicle owners in the Mojave Desert air district
What you need to know
- Your address and vehicle must meet the air district's rules.
- Confirm current registration, driving-condition and dismantling requirements.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Old Car Buy Back and Scrap Program
Benefits and limits
$1,000
Full requirements
Eligibility criteria are not stated in this finder listing; check the program provider.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
$1,000
Eligibility is not stated in the finder listing; confirm the provider's requirements.
Found for another area; DHS eligibility is not confirmed.
For: People and families
Areas found for this option
Adelanto, Anza, Apple Valley, Barstow, Bermuda Dunes, Big Bear City, Blythe, Cabazon, Cherry Valley, Desert Edge, Garnet, Hesperia, Indio Hills, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, Mecca, Needles, Oasis, Sky Valley, Thermal, Thousand Palms, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, Vista Santa Rosa, Yucca Valley
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program serves another area. Ask whether your address is covered.
Areas listed in the source
Adelanto, Anza, Apple Valley, Barstow, Bermuda Dunes, Big Bear City, Blythe, Cabazon, Cherry Valley, Desert Edge, Garnet, Hesperia, Indio Hills, Joshua Tree, Lake Arrowhead, Mecca, Needles, Oasis, Sky Valley, Thermal, Thousand Palms, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, Vista Santa Rosa, Yucca Valley
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.