Description
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering a grant‑style incentive to eligible residents of the AB 617 designated ELABHWC and Eastern Coachella Valley communities. The program supplies portable, CARB‑ and ENERGY STAR‑certified air‑filtration units with HEPA filters and three years of replacement filters, up to $1,000 per household. Applications are accepted online on a first‑come‑first‑served basis after an initial 30‑day priority window for ELABHWC households closest to diesel‑particulate sources. Funding is limited to $2.625 million and will remain open until the pool is exhausted; no competitive bidding or vendor proposals are required.
• Eligibility: Individual homeowners/tenants within the two AB 617 emission boundaries who have not received a similar unit from another program.
• Funding: $1,000 maximum per residence covering unit cost, tax, shipping, and three‑year filter supply; total pool $2.625 M ($1.6875 M for ELABHWC, $0.9375 M for ECV).
• Procurement: AQMD orders directly from the manufacturer chosen by the applicant; no installation or service costs are funded.
• Timeline: Applications start April 2024, remain open until funds are exhausted; first‑30‑day priority window applies to ELABHWC only.
• Vendor suitability: Only manufacturers that produce CARB‑ and ENERGY STAR‑certified portable air‑filtration units with HEPA filters can benefit indirectly by selling units through the program.