eBike Voucher Program

The voucher program lowers the upfront cost of the eBike to the recipient making the program more accessible to income restricted individuals. Where in a rebate program, the recipient would be responsible for paying for the eBike in full at the time of purchase and then waiting to obtain a refund check.

To qualify for an Income-Qualified voucher your annual household income must be at or below the City of Tampa Area Median Income, as reported by the US Census, of $59,893. As part of the application, you must provide proof of household income for all residents within the household via your most recent paystub, Social Security check/benefits, W2 or 1099 form, or Unemployment benefits/workers compensation documents.

To successfully fill out the eBike Voucher Program Application you must provide the following documents:

• Applicant Consent Form
  • Each applicant must print, sign, and attach a copy of the Applicant Consent Form to their application.
• Proof of Identity and Date of Birth
  • Florida Driver's License is preferred but the applicant may also provide a copy of their Birth Certificate, a Valid U.S. Passport, or Passport Card.
• Proof of Residency
  • If you provide your Florida Driver's License as Proof of Identity and Date of Birth no additional documentation is required for Proof of Residency.
  • Otherwise you may provide your current rental/lease agreement, Florida Voter Registration card, Florida Vehicle Registration or Title, or the most recent Utility Bill.
• Income-Qualification (Only if applying for an Income-Qualified Voucher)
  • Applicants claiming Income Qualification must provide one of the following for each resident of the household:
    • Most recent paystub Social Security check/benefits, W2 or 1099 forms, or Unemployment Benefits/Workers Compensation Benefits.

Bike Shops must meet all of the following requirements to qualify for participation in the eBike Voucher Program.

• Must be a brick-and-mortar store (vouchers will not be redeemable for any online sales)

• Must be located within the City of Tampa boundaries

• Must sell eBikes at the indicated physical location

• Must be capable of providing on-site maintenance for eBikes

• Must agree to provide voucher recipient with a bike helmet at no cost

• Must agree to have a brief consultation meeting with interested program applicants

• Must read, agree to, and sign the program “Bike Shop Conditions”

If you are a bike shop interested in participating in the eBike Voucher Program, please fill out the Bike Shop Application.

Participating Bike Shops

• City Bike Tampa, 208 E Cass St, Tampa, FL 33602
• Oliver’s Cycles Sports, 18055 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
• Outspokin Bicycles Tampa, 3300 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629
• Rayvolt Tampa, 1411 N 17th St, Tampa, FL 33605
• Trek Bicycle Tampa South, 530 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609
• Tampa Bay eBikes, 4004 S MacDill Ave, Unit 6, Tampa, FL 33611
• South Tampa Bicycle Co., 3431 S West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

The bike shop consultation is a required component of the program for both participating bike shops and all applicants. The applicant should reach out the participating bike shop that they plan to purchase an eBike from to discuss the following:

• Intended use of the eBike

• Types/Classes of eBikes and different standards and customizable features

• Opportunity to identify correct height and size of eBike for the applicant

• Available in-stock eBikes

• Standard maintenance expectation

• Answer the applicant’s questions to the best of the bike shop’s ability

The current eBike Voucher Program only supports the purchase of Class I eBikes and eCargo Bikes. The description of each are below:

• Class I eBikes
  • A bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only when the user rider pedals, with speeds up to 20 mph.
• eCargo Bike

  • A bicycle of larger size, equipped with a gear-hauling motor that allows for the transport of passengers or groceries with pedal assistance.

The following are NOT INCLUDED in the eBike Voucher Program:

• Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike

  • Program intent is for trip replacement, and these eBikes are for recreational purposes.

• eBike Conversion Kits

  • Conversion kits vary greatly in application, integration, and quality. For the assurance of safety, maintenance, and integrity of the program, these are not included.

• Class II eBike

  • eBikes in this class are throttle assist and do not require pedaling. They do not align with the program goal of encouraging healthy habits as no pedaling is required for operation.

• Class III eBike

  • With top speeds around 30 miles per hour, these bikes may pose safety concerns within designated bike facilities or on sidewalks.

The graphic below shows the City of Tampa eBike Voucher Program goal alignment with these plans: