| The AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine Program is designed to help vehicle owners comply with vehicle emissions standards. It targets the highest polluting vehicles by offering financial incentives to remove them from the roadways, and allows citizens to contribute to the regional air quality solution.
Residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth nonattainment counties (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, and Tarrant) may be eligible to receive vouchers for $3,500 towards a hybrid vehicle from participating auto dealers. Up to $600 for repair assistance is also available. To Qualify for this voucher, Recipients must meet the income requirements outlined below. Vehicle must also meet the conditions listed to the right.
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Eligible Annual (Net) Income Guidelines (As of February 2009)
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Size of Household
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Maximum Net Income Per Year
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1
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$32,490
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2
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$43,710
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3
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$54,930
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4
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$66,150
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5
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$77,370
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6
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$88,590
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7
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$99,810
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8
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$111,030
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Over 8
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Add $11,220 for each additional member
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For more information about the AirCheckTexas program and assistance with the state voucher process, contact Mr. Bill Motor Company at 817-265-9009. Once you have qualified for the state AirCheck program, Mr. Bill Motor Company will assist you with financing the remaining balance of the new qualifying vehicle purchase cost.
Vehicle Requirements for Assistance:
- Currently registered in a participating county and has been for at least 12 months prior to the application
- Passed a DPS safety and emissions inspection within 15 months of application
- Driveable and gasoline-powered
- Failed an emissions test within 30 days of application
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- If the vehicle is at least ten years old or older and meets the first 3 requirements, then it does not have to fail an emissions test to qualify for replacement assistance
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If you meet the above requirements, the following vehicle-replacement assistance will be provided:
- $3,500 for a hybrid, current or previous model year
- $3,000 for a car, current or previous three model years
- $3,000 for a truck, current or previous two model years
Replace Vehicle Requirements:
- Federal Emissions Standards Tier 2, Bin 5 or cleaner
- 10,000 pounds or less
- Cost less than $25,000 before tax, title and licence
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