E-Bike Rebate Programs Launching
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) & City of Tacoma are both launching e-bike rebate programs this spring!
We’re working to make the sign-up process as easy as possible – so you just have to apply once and you’ll be automatically entered into one or both programs based on your eligibility.
Applications will be open:
Wednesday, April 9 – Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at noon.
This program is not first-come, first-served. Anyone who is eligible and applies before the deadline will have an equal chance at being selected.
Apply Now
The application website includes program details, frequently asked questions, customer support contact information for the application process, and information on language and ADA access.
Want to help spread the word? Here’s a flyer with program details.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for an e-bike rebate, applicants must:
- Reside in Washington state
- Be at least 16 years old when you apply
- Provide contact information when they apply, including a physical address, email address, phone number and demographic information
Will Everyone Who Applies Get a Rebate?
Not everyone who wants a voucher will get one – the state expects to give away approximately 10,000 vouchers (and there are 3 million households in Washington state) and the City of Tacoma plans to give out about 450 rebates to residents of overburdened communities highly impacted by air quality. There will be a maximum of one voucher per household.
How Much is the Rebate For?
If your annual household income* is equal to or lower than the totals below - you qualify for a $1,200 instant rebate. Everyone else qualifies for a $300 instant rebate.
| Household Size |
Annual Household Income |
| 1 |
$65,000 |
| 2 |
$75,000 |
| 3 |
$84,000 |
| 4 |
$93,000 |
| 5 |
$101,000 |
| 6 |
$108,000 |
| 7 |
$115,000 |
| 8 |
$123,000 |
*A household is a group of people who file taxes together – visit the application website for more detailed guidance. Income guidelines vary by county based on the area median income - if you live outside of Tacoma/Pierce County, visit the application website to find income guidelines for your community.
Application Process
Using the Rebate
Rebates can only be used at eligible bike shops for approved e-bike models and will be single-use at point-of-sale. Here’s a map of bike shops where the e-bike rebates can be used.
Two Programs – One Application
All Tacoma residents age 16+ who provide the required contact information are eligible for WSDOT’s WE-Bike statewide instant e-bike rebate program. Some Tacoma residents, based on where they live, are also eligible for the City of Tacoma e-bike rebate pilot program.
The City of Tacoma has worked closely with WSDOT to align our local e-bike rebates with the statewide program, to make applying as simple as possible. There’s one application for both programs – just apply once, and you’ll be automatically entered into one or both programs based on your eligibility.
- WE-Bike: WSDOT’s Statewide Instant E-Bike Rebate Program: Led by the Washington Department of Transportation, this is the first statewide e-bike rebate program in Washington State! Learn more at the WE-Bike website.
- City of Tacoma E-Bike Rebate Pilot Program: The City of Tacoma’s E-Bike Rebate pilot program is focused on overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution – thanks to grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
What is an overburdened community highly impacted by air pollution?
The Washington State Department of Ecology is working to improve air quality in Washington communities that are historically overburdened with health, social, and environmental inequities and are highly impacted by criteria air pollution, such as ozone and fine particles. They have identified sixteen Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution across the state and offered grant funding to help address air quality in these neighborhoods.
Here is a map of these neighborhoods in Tacoma:
The City of Tacoma received grant funding from the Department of Ecology to offer e-bike rebates and distribute air purifiers in these neighborhoods. The City expects to distribute approximately 450 e-bike rebates through this grant.
I live in one of these neighborhoods – how can I sign up?
Requirements for the City of Tacoma e-bike rebates are consistent with the statewide program, with the added requirement that recipients must be Tacoma residents living in an Overburdened Community Highly Impacted by Air Pollution (as shown on the map in blue).
If you live in one of these neighborhoods – you only have to apply once and you’ll automatically be entered into both WSDOT’s WE-Bike Program & and City of Tacoma E-Bike Rebate pilot program, based on your eligibility.
Events & Outreach
Join the City of Tacoma and Downtown on the Go at community events in April to learn more about the e-bike rebates:
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 4-7 PM: E-Bike Community Party at Catherine Ushka’s Gas Station Park (4801 Park Ave. S., in Tacoma)
- Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 AM – 1 PM: E-Bike Community Party at South Park Water Flume Line Trail (4851 South Tacoma Way, in Tacoma)
- Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM: Pierce County Bike Swap at Tacoma Community College (6485 S 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466)
WSDOT is also offering two virtual sessions to help applicants understand eligibility, navigate the application process and make the most of the rebate:
- Friday April 11 2025, at 9.30am
- Thursday April 17 2025 at 2:00pm
The option to sign up is on LISC’s webpage, linked here Washington Electric Bike Rebate Program | LISC Puget Sound
We’re also planning events and classes to support new e-bike riders this spring! Sign up below to receive updates on upcoming events or check back here for details.
Sign Up for Updates
To receive updates about this program and the City’s work to make it safer and easier to walk, bike and roll, sign up for the City's active transportation mailing list.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the e-bike instant rebate application process or web portal:
Email: EBikesWSDOT@aptim.com
Call: 1-833-909-4222
Regular customer service hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3PM
To get in touch with the City of Tacoma’s active transportation team for general comments or questions, email: tacomamobility@cityoftacoma.org.
FAQs
For a full list of FAQs – visit the application website.
Will I need to pay for the bike up-front and get reimbursed?
No - these are instant rebates. If you receive one - the amount of your rebate ($300 or $1,200) will be taken off the total purchase price when you buy a new e-bike that meets program requirements at an approved bike shop.
I’m new to riding bikes - should I apply?
If you’re interested in riding an e-bike, absolutely! The City of Tacoma will be offering free events and classes to help support new riders.
Can multiple people in my household apply?
Yes - a maximum of one rebate per household will be awarded, but multiple people in your household can apply.
Program Funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act
The City of Tacoma’s E-bike Rebate pilot program is funded by Ecology with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
