What is a disadvantaged community (DAC)?

Disadvantaged communities (DACs) are identified in the California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool CalEnviroScreen Version 3.0 as developed by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Census tracts in the top 25 percent of CalEnviroScreen 3.0 scores are eligible for increased DAC rebate amounts. These communities are disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution.

DAC status is determined by data compiled through various state agencies and as such is subject to change. Finalized DAC status will be determined upon application review. A rebate processing specialist will contact the applicant regarding any DAC status change.