Charlottesville e-bike voucher sign-ups now open

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The sign-up window for the third round of the 2026 E-bike Voucher program is now open. All City of Charlottesville residents, aged 18 or older, are eligible to sign up for a chance to win an e-bike voucher. Visit the E-Bike Voucher Program website to learn more and register. Sign-ups will be open through July 31 and voucher recipients will be randomly selected the first week of August.

Full eligibility criteria can be found on the Program FAQ page. Thirty-six vouchers will be awarded each quarter, 12 each from the following three income tiers:

• Tier 1: $500 - available to all City residents 18 years of age or older.
• Tier 2: $1000 - available to all City residents aged 18 years or older and earning less than 80% of area median income (AMI). Applicants must upload a copy of their most recent federal tax return.
• Tier 3: $1500 - available to all City residents aged 18 years or older that are enrolled in SNAP, WIC, TANF, or Medicaid. Applicants must upload proof of enrollment in one of these programs.

Recipients can redeem their vouchers at participating local bicycle shops: Endeavor Cycles, Blue Ridge Cyclery, and Blue Wheel Bicycles. All voucher recipients receive additional support to purchase a helmet and lock to accompany their e-bike.

Voucher entries are accepted during the first month of each quarter (January, April, July, and October). For the current quarter, interested residents must submit their entries by 5:00 PM EST on Friday, July 31, 2026, and the drawing will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

For more information, visit cvilleebike.com.