Pollution Reduction Programs

Voluntary Vehicle Repair and Retrofit Program

Financial Aid to Pass AZ Emissions Test

If you answer "Yes" to all of the following questions, you may be eligible to receive financial aid through the "Voluntary Vehicle Repair & Retrofit Program".

Background

The purpose of this program is to reduce emissions and to improve air quality in Pima County. If your vehicle is eligible for the program, an automotive technician at an authorized garage will diagnose or test your vehicle. The initial diagnosis determines whether your vehicle qualifies for repair and/or retrofit kit installation. If your vehicle can accept a retrofit kit (most 1975-1980 vehicles can), a retrofit kit must be installed.

Additional Information

Vehicle owner is responsible for the first $150 of repairs, if accepted into the program. Once accepted, Pima County Environmental Quality will pay up to an additional $550 for emissions related repairs, or up to an additional $650 for emissions related repairs and retrofit kit installation.

If the cost estimate to repair or retrofit your vehicle exceeds these amounts, you will be given the option to pay the additional money or to withdraw your vehicle from the program. If you chose to withdraw from the program , you must pay a $50 diagnostic fee. For more information or questions, call (520) 740-3353.

To be eligible for funding from this program, you must have your vehicle repaired by one of the repair shops listed below:

Pima County Environmental Quality
150 W. Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
www.deq.pima.gov

The Voluntary Vehicle Repair & Retrofit Program is funded by the Arizona State Legislature, through a grant from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.