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Consumer Assistance Program 10949 North Mather Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Toll Free 866.272.9642
The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) no longer accepts application drop-offs.
Applications must be mailed to:
10949 North Mather Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Please Note: The CAP application is now one page and is available at the
link displayed below. No other versions of the CAP application will be accepted.
The Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) is administered by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) and is designed to help improve California's air quality. A consumer may retire a qualified vehicle and receive $1000. Consumers meeting low income eligibility requirements may receive $1500. In addition, CAP provides qualified consumers who own a vehicle that cannot pass its biennial (every other year) Smog Check inspection up to $500 in financial assistance toward emissions-related repairs.
Consumer Assistance Program Annual Reports
- CAP Frequently Asked Questions
- CAP Consumer Application
- Repair Assistance Frequently Asked Questions
- Vehicle Retirement Frequently Asked Questions
- Find a Smog Check Station
- Dismantler List
- CAP Eligibility Requirements




