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Consumer Assistance Program
10949 North Mather Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Toll Free 866.272.9642

Notice to Consumers:

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