Participants must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible.
Grant Limit
No more than one grant per household is allowed. Household is defined by your 2025 tax filing and will be verified by the 2025 Tax Return Transcript. Individuals who file taxes together would be considered to be in the same household.
All income-qualified Sacramento residents are qualified for a grant. If you live in a disadvantaged community, you may be eligible for the maximum grant amount. You may check your status here.
1. Income
Your household income falls within one of the specified income brackets.
Limits on Annual Household Income (300% FPL or under)
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| Household Size | Household Income
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| 1 | $47,880 or less |
| 2 | $64,920 or less |
| 3 | $81,960 or less |
| 4 | $99,000 or less
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| 5 | $116,040 or less
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| 6 | $133,080 or less
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| 7 | $150,120 or less
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| 8 | $167,160 or less
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| 9+ | Add $17,040 for each additional person
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2. Vehicle
- Own and operate a vehicle that is 15 Model years or older (Example: Current Year 2026 = 2011 Year Model or older)
- Registered in California for at least the past 2 Years
- Has a California Title
