Homeowners who purchase an electric bike may qualify for a $750 reimbursement. Click below to start your VALENCIA GOTM subsidy application.
Upload proof of purchase/sales receipt showing applicant’s name, E-bike purchase or E-bike conversion price, purchase date, and California sales tax paid.
Have on hand the serial number shown on the E-bike.
As proof, submit a photo you’ve taken of your bike.
This includes a state driver’s license or other documents showing your name and home address.
Make sure you’ve set aside time to complete this application in one sitting.
As of 2/23/24
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, be the original homeowner, and currently reside in the Valencia mixed-use development located west of Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley in unincorporated Los Angeles County, and its surrounding area.
- Subsidy application must be received before March 29, 2025, or within two years of closing escrow on your new Valencia home, whichever is later. Only E-Bike or E-Bike conversions that were purchased starting from the date of closing escrow on your new Valencia home are eligible. If an original homeowner purchases an E-Bike or E-Bike conversion between signing the purchase contract and closing escrow on their new Valencia home, their application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities are not eligible for subsidies.
- Class 1, 2, and 3 E-Bikes are eligible for subsidies.
- Children’s electric bikes, or E-Bikes advertised for children, are eligible for subsidies.
- Electric Mountain bikes are eligible for subsidies.
- New and used E-Bikes may qualify for the subsidy but must be purchased from a bike shop.
- If the homeowner has their existing bike professionally converted to electric, the E-Bike subsidy will be available at the subsidy rate of 50% of the conversion cost, up to a maximum subsidy of $750.
- E-scooters are not eligible for subsidies.
- Limit one E-Bike subsidy per household.
- Subsidies are not transferable to family or friends not living in the household.
- Original homeowners who rent out their homes and do not live in their Valencia home are not eligible for a subsidy.
- Homeowners who are not the original homeowner are not eligible for the subsidy.
- Renters are not eligible for the subsidy.
- The Valencia Transportation Management Organization (“VALENCIA GO”) reserves the right to change, modify, or terminate the Program at any time without any liability except as expressly stated herein. Subsidies are subject to availability at the time of application
- Applicants must purchase an eligible Electric Bike (E-bike) before applying for a subsidy. Applicants must apply for a subsidy before March 29, 2025, or within two years of closing escrow on their new Valencia home, whichever is later.
- Purchases starting the day of closing will be eligible. If a homeowner purchased an electric bike between signing the purchase contract and closing, their application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants must submit a photo of the sales receipt that includes the applicant’s name, purchase date, purchase price, proof that CA sales tax was applied to the transaction, serial number and the model name of the E-bike, or conversion kit.
- Applicants must provide proof of Valencia residency by submitting a photo of a driver’s license, or recently dated official correspondence such as a utility bill, cell phone bill, pay stub, property tax statement, etc. that shows the applicant’s name and home address. P.O. Boxes will not be accepted as proof of residency.
- Applicants will be notified of their application status by email after submitting a subsidy application. If approved for a subsidy, checks will be issued in the name of the applicant and mailed to the applicant.
- If an applicant loses their subsidy check and requests a new one, a service fee of $25 will be deducted from the replacement check.
- VALENCIA GO reserves the right to deny a subsidy to any individual deemed, in its sole discretion, to be violating the terms, conditions, and restrictions of the Program.
- APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY: Owners of E-Bikes, or conversion kits, who receive a subsidy are responsible for knowing and following all laws regarding the use of said devices.
- TAX LIABILITY and CREDITS: VALENCIA GO and its partnering agencies are not responsible for any taxes which may be imposed on the owner as a result of the subsidies provided by the Program. Owners of E-bikes who receive a subsidy should consult with their accountant and/or tax preparer.
- DISPUTES: Except where otherwise limited by law, VALENCIA GO reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make final determinations regarding any disputed issues about the Program, including but not limited to eligibility and subsidy amount.
The undersigned (the “Applicant”) hereby acknowledges that they have reviewed copies of the Mobility Subsidies FAQs and Eligibility, Rules, Terms and Conditions/Application Process/Applicant Responsibilities/Waiver and Release and represents that he/she qualifies for the offered subsidy (the “Subsidy”). Applicant releases and agrees to hold the VALENCIA GO, FirstService (“FirstService”), Alta Planning + Design (“Alta”), The Newhall Land and Farming Company (A California Limited Partnership) (“Newhall”) and Five Point Holdings, LLC (“FivePoint”) and their respective owners, members, partners, subsidiaries, agents, employees, vendors and contractors free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs or expenses arising out of or in connection with the Subsidy. In connection with this release and waiver, Applicant has read, understands, and fully waives the statutory language of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides:
“A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party”.
As used in the preceding paragraph, “releasing party” refers to Applicant and “released party” refers to VALENCIA GO, FirstService, Alta, Newhall, and FivePoint.
This release is agreed to be binding upon the undersigned and his or her spouse and other family members, and their respective heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns.
I consent to the use of my name, image and/or likeness in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to VALENCIA GO, which I understand will be without additional financial or other compensation to me.
We believe sustainable transportation options are great for people AND the planet. That’s why VALENCIA GO is paying back Valencia homeowners for their sustainable choices. We’ve created exclusive transportation subsidies that reimburse original homeowners for their purchase of a variety of eco-friendly transportation options.
Zero-Emission Vehicle Subsidy
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Subsidy
Electric Bike Subsidy
