DMV Program Overview

In 1990, Assembly Bill 2766 (AB 2766) was adopted into the California Health and Safety Code (CH & SC) Section 44220-44247.  AB 2766 authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to collect a motor vehicle registration clean air surcharge of $4 per vehicle.  Revenues generated from AB 2766 are directed for use in the purposes of reducing air pollution from motor vehicles and other related sources needed to implement the California Clean Air Act (CCAA).

The District allocates a substantial portion of annual AB 2766 funds to support its DMV Grant Program & DMV Grant Vehcile Voucher Program..  Both programs are designed to provide a mechanism for the fair, unbiased distribution of AB 2766 funds to eligible emission reduction projects located within Eastern Kern County. 

DMV Grant Program projects include: Paving Dirt Roads to reduce fugitive dust emissions cause by vehicle travel, Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station, Installation of a CNG Refilling Station, Alternative Fuel Mechanics Training, Public Education Courses, and Innovative Vehicle-Related Emission Reduction Proposal. Eligible projects can qualify for up to $50,000.

Click Here to Download 2025 DMV Grant Program Application
Applications must be received by 5:00 P.M. on February 28, 2025

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program, the District offers eligible applicants a $4,000 rebate for the purchase of a new, eligible zero emission vehicle (ZEV).  All ZEV Rebate Program applications will be processed in the order they are received and rebates will awarded first-come first-served until all program funds have been exhausted. 

Click Here for ZEV Rebate Program Guidelines and Applications

Click Here for DMV Grant Resource Page