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Who
is eligible for vehicle replacement?
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Your
vehicle must be registered in one of these participating
counties:
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Travis
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Williamson
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Dallas–Fort Worth Program
Area:
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Collin
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Kaufman
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Dallas
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Parker
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Denton
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Rockwall
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Ellis
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Tarrant
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Johnson
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Houston-Galveston-Brazoria
Program Area:
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Brazoria
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Harris
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Fort Bend
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Montgomery
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Galveston
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You
must meet these 2008 net* income requirements:
(These income amounts change annually in
February.)
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Size of
Household |
Maximum Net
Income
Per Year |
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1
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$31,200
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2
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$42,000
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3
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$52,800
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4
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$63,600
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5
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$74,400
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6
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$85,200
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7
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$96,000
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8
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$106,800
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Over 8
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Add $10,800 for
each additional member
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* As determined by using the Adjusted Gross
Income (AGI) on the most recent Federal Income Tax form.
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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 Cars
and trucks you can use a voucher towards purchase (in PDF)
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 Participating auto dealers where you can use your
voucher: |
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