Is your car or truck 10 years old or older? Or has it failed an emissions test?

Who is eligible for vehicle replacement? Your vehicle must be registered in one of these participating counties:   Austin Program Area: Travis Williamson Dallas–Fort Worth Program Area: Collin Kaufman Dallas Parker Denton Rockwall Ellis Tarrant Johnson   Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Program Area: Brazoria Harris Fort Bend Montgomery Galveston   You must meet these 2009 net* income requirements: (These income amounts change annually in February.)   Size of Household Maximum Net Income Per Year 1 $32,490 2 $43,710 3 $54,930 4 $66,150 5 $77,370 6 $88,590 7 $99,810 8 $111,030 Over 8 Add $11,220 for each additional member * As determined by using the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) on the most recent Federal Income Tax form. Note: The value of the replacement vehicle may effect eligibility requirements and/or benefits for financial assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Please contact your case worker if you have any questions. Your vehicle must meet these conditions: • Failed an emissions test, • Registered in your participating county area for at least 12 months preceding application, and • Passed a Texas motor-vehicle safety and emissions inspection within 15 months of your application and driven under its own power to the automobile dealership. OR • At least 10 years old and gasoline powered, • Driven under its own power to the automobile dealership, • Registered in your participating county area for at least 12 months preceding application, and • Passed a DPS motor-vehicle safety inspection (if more than 24 years old) or safety and emissions inspection (if 24 years old or less) within 15 months of application If you meet the above requirements, the following vehicle-replacement assistance may be provided: • $3,000 for a car, current model year or up to three model years old • $3,000 for a truck, current model year or up to two model years old • $3,500 for hybrid vehicle, current or previous model year The vehicle you purchase must meet the following requirements: • Must be a federal Tier 2 Bin 5 vehicle (see the list: model year 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, • Cannot cost more than $25,000, before tax, title and license Want to apply? Find out how to apply for a voucher.