"I received my eBike (from) Outspokin Bicycles in South Tampa. I got it with the attachable bag and it came with a free helmet. Currently I am averaging 3 trips a week. I wanted to participate in this program because I hate driving my truck for short trips, the e-bike really helps for quick trips to pick up food or any last minute essentials... I have logged over 150 miles which would have been on my truck. I love my bike."
- Joshua S.
Review the Program Information Packet and all information on this website below to ensure that you are able, and willing, to meet all program requirements.
Meet (either by phone, email, or in person) will ALL program participating bike shops to determine which bike shop has the eBike you would like to purchase should you be awarded a voucher.
Once you have identified the eBike you would like to purchase as part of this program, and the participating bike shop that you will be buying it from, you will need to obtain a signed purchase quote from a representative of that bike shop. (You will be required to upload this signed purchase quote as part of your application.
You will need to print and sign the "Applicant Conditions Form." This form will need to be scanned and uploaded as part of your application. (Make sure you sign and upload ALL pages of the Conditions form into your application, otherwise your application will be denied.)
Apply online for the eBike Voucher Program using the "2024 City of Tampa eBike Voucher Program Application."
Following the close of the two-week application period, program staff will review all applications for completeness. Applications will then be sorted into three groups based on the type of eBike Voucher you applied for
From each of those three groups applications will be drawn at random based on the number of available vouchers of that type to determine voucher recipients. Once all voucher recipients for all voucher types have been drawn, recipients will receive an email from program staff with a copy of their awarded voucher and the steps to redeem the voucher.
"I picked up my E-bike (after) visiting several of the participating E-bike dealers in my area. After evaluating my options and out of pocket cost, I purchased (my) E-bike due its compact size, warranty and included accessories. I bought the bike from Tampa E-Bikes. Daren was very knowledgeable about the different manufactures and the various models they offered. I added lights, bell, cable lock and a rear trunk bag for cable-lock storage and transporting small items from the Post Office, CVS and Publix. I use my E-bike a couple of times a week, more so now that the weather has cooled off. I use it to run up to Publix, Gym, CVS, Post Office, local restaurants and downtown. Biking around Tampa for the most part feels very safe. Bayshore and the River Walk are beautiful areas to ride. I started seeing more E-bikes when riding my bicycle around town as well having several friends purchase them but had not looked in to purchasing one due to the high cost. When I heard about the Tampa E-bike purchase assistance program I started looking in to the options and cost associated with the program. The Tampa E-bike program made the cost of trying an E-bike reasonable. The one thing I would like to share with everyone is do your research. I find that I use my E-bike instead of my car for quick trips to the store, gym and to go downtown. If your interested in trying an E-bike the Tampa E-bike Voucher Program is a great program to help off set the cost of purchasing a bike. While I still like to ride my regular bike, I find that I can go longer distances and explore new areas on my E-bike. I appreciate that Tampa is forward thinking and is promoting the use of electric vehicles."
- Heidi P.
Please review this information packet in its entirety before applying to the program. This document contains the many different key components, requirements, and expectations of participants in this program.
View, Print, and Sign the Applicant Conditions form that will need to be uploaded as part of your application.
Click the button below to view the Spring 2024 eBike Voucher Program Community Events Flyer. Come out to one or all and discover a new way to get around Tampa!
You have several options available to you:
Pick up a paper copy of the 2024 Spring eBike Voucher Program Application at:
Be on the look out for the dates for our Fall 2024 Paper Application Assistance Sessions to be announced soon.
"I picked up my E-Bike in April of 2023 from City Bike in Downtown Tampa. I use the e-bike for commuting 2-3 times weekly and for errands/leisure a few times a week. The bike is amazing and makes biking in the summer not a sweaty mess of an operation when I'm in my business attire, even in Tampa. In addition to using the great bus service on Florida Avenue, It really makes being a one car household much easier by having several good options for my daily trips. The style of the cargo rack holds my 4-year old daughter safely with some extra protection that makes it great for trips with her as well. This was a great program and I hope it continues!"
- Justin W.
Address:
18055 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa, FL, 33647
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FAQ
If you applied for the eBike Voucher Program last year and were not selected as a voucher recipient or did not redeem your voucher, you are eligible to be considered in the 2024 run of the program!
Please be sure that you review the Program Information Packet and website as there have been some significant changes to the program for this year. If you would like to be entered into the lottery selection this year, you will be completing an abbreviated version of the full application. Please use the link below to fill out the application. Based on your responses some questions will be skipped for you since it is information that was provided in your application last year.
If you are a City of Tampa resident, living within the program defined boundaries, and are at least 18 years old, you qualify for participation in the City of Tampa's eBike Voucher Program.
You can use the Tampa Boundary Map to determine if your residence is located within the program boundaries.
The following are the only types of eBikes covered under the City of Tampa eBike Voucher Program:
Vouchers awarded as part of this program WILL NOT cover the purchase of any Class III eBike, electric mountain bike, or eBike conversion kit.
NO. The eBike Voucher Program is designed to provide an upfront discount to recipients at the time of purchase to make it easier to obtain this micromobility transit option.
NO. Vouchers will only be created for the bike shop you indicate on your application.
NO. Vouchers will only be created for the type of voucher you indicate on your application.
Use the checklist below to guide your consultations with our participating bike shops:
If you find the eBike you would like to purchase through this program be sure you obtain a signed quote from the bike shop that indicates:
Participating local bike shops are listed below alphabetically:
A small sample of some of the qualifying eBike from each shop are provided below (Bike shops are listed alphabetically):
tern NBD - Class I eCargo Bike (Low-Step)
tern Vectron - Class I eCargo Bike (Folding)
Surly Big Easy - Class I eCargo Bike
"I got my bike in July of 2023. As of Dec 3 I have put over 700 miles on it! I purchased (my eBike) at Tampa Bay eBikes. I chose this bike because it was a good all-around bike for going around the city but also does allow you to get off the beaten path a little. I selected the step-through option know it would be easier to get on & off this type of bike when carrying things, which I was absolutely planning on doing. The bike came with fenders & a rear rack. I added a bell, phone mount, paneer bike bag & a seat suspension & a rear rack basket for grocery trips. I use the bike 5-6 days a week. I would say that 75% of these trips replace a car trip. We are a 20 min bike ride from just about everything around downtown Tampa from our Tampa Heights homes. We take it down to Armature works for a drink on the river, down the Riverwalk to the Sail Pavilion or Sparkman Wharf & all over the new Water Street neighborhood for dinner, drinks or markets. We take it to Ybor for coffee & bring our dog along too. I purchased a used child trailer on Facebook & repurposed it for our dog. It's been an interesting experience because we've literally never driven down to Sparkman Wharf or Water Street. When friends came to visit & we wanted to go down there we ended up using Uber b/c we didn't even know where to park. The most amazing thing about taking the bikes to Water Street or anywhere downtown is that all the new development has made pedestrians & bikes a priority. Most restaurants have bike parking right up front so we literally park next to our table. You can't do that with a car! We also purchased a car rack & took our ebikes to Miami. There we biked the entire length of Miami Beach & back without having to drive. It was one of the more memorable rides we've had. The bike really made for some amazing memories! When we're not going out to eat I use the bike for grocery shopping trips to Sprouts in Tampa Heights. Though we still drive to larger trips at Aldi (this may change soon as the Winne Dixie on MLK will be an Aldi soon!), for smaller store runs I take the bike 100% of the time. This is usually 2-3 times per week. Again, it's faster than driving as you get to park the bike right in front of the store. No paying for parking, no driving around a large garage. I do also once in a while take the bike to work... We decided to participate in the program because we wanted to become less dependent on our cars. We also really enjoyed biking around Tampa but regular bikes sometimes were a it too much work, especially in the summer. The nice part about biking around in an eBike during the summer is that you can arrive without sweating like you just ran there. It's less of a workout (but not zero) & an easier way to get to where you need to be... Because the weather is good here all the time, it makes so much sense to replace you car with an eBike. There literally hasn't been a day yet when taking the bike somewhere was NOT an option..."
-Greg D.
Applicants can apply for one of three (3) different types of vouchers as part of the eBike voucher program Standard Vouchers and two types of Income-Qualified Vouchers that have differing household income requirements:
"I purchased my (e)cargo bike in June 2023 from City Bike in Tampa. I added a child seat for my kids and a double kickstand for stability in loading them on and off the bike. Since then, I have commuted by bike to my child's daycare and to work 5 days a week. I would have never considered bike commuting in the summer in Florida before getting an e-bike. Moreover, it allowed our family to sell our second car since I could get everywhere I needed by bike. I also gave up the lease on my downtown parking spot, an additional money-saving measure. I am fortunate to have a picturesque commute through quiet neighborhoods, down Bayshore Boulevard and the Tampa Riverwalk... I arrive at my destinations feeling happy instead of stressed, that alone makes me so happy with my e-bike purchase!"
- Jordan M.
Applicants selected through the lottery process will receive an email with their voucher to the email listed on the application. A copy of the applicant's voucher will also be emailed to the participating bike shop the applicant selected on their application.
Voucher recipients will have sixty (60) days from the date of issuance to redeem the voucher. Voucher expiration dates are listed on the voucher.
To redeem a voucher, the applicant must bring the emailed approved voucher, and valid ID to the indicated bike shop. The bike shop will then verify the information on the voucher using the emailed copy received from the City program representative. Once verified, the bike shop will scan the applicants ID, then apply the full value of the voucher toward the purchase of the eBike. Any value of the voucher not redeemed shall be forfeited.
"I received my e-bike the same week the vouchers became available and I purchased (my eBike) from Oliver's (Cycles) in New Tampa. I bought a front and rear basket, bell, and mirror. I use my bike almost weekly and hope to begin going to the grocery store, as I typically ride to the pool. I've enjoyed the experience biking and hope to take my eBike closer to the city as well for sight-seeing and traveling around. I wanted to participate in the program to gain access to the eBike lifestyle. I'd like to share with others that the voucher program experience has been great, easy, and provided with an eBike opportunity. I have some less reliance on my car since receiving my eBike. When I move closer to the city I plan and hope to ride more often. Others should apply for this program if they're interested in a secondary mode of transportation and a fun way to do easy, daily tasks."
- Angela C.
The eBike Voucher Program is open to all City of Tampa residents, but offers additional assistance to households that fall under the program income-qualification requirements.
Two levels of Income-Qualified Vouchers will be offered:
One of the key goals guiding the design of the eBike Voucher Program was to aid individuals in obtaining reliable and affordable transportation to work. Income-qualified vouchers are double and triple the value of the standard voucher to provide additional purchase assistance to those who qualify.
For more information, please visit:
*https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il2023/2023ILCalc3080.odn
or
**https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il2023/2023IlCalc.odn
"The program was a game-changer for me. I am permanently disabled with polyneuropathy. I am unable to drive a car and previously relied heavily on Hillsborough County’s Sunshine Line service for grocery shopping and medical appointments. I was awarded a $2,000 voucher and used it to purchase (my) Trike for $3,000 at Tampa Bay E-bikes. The E-bike was delivered to me in early June 2023. The team at Tampa Bay E-bikes was outstanding, far beyond expectations. I use my bike daily, sometimes multiple times; for medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, etc. I have cut my utilization of the Sunshine Line service by 85%. I am a safe rider and utilize a helmet and reflector belt. The bike has opened a new world of mobility to me. I am thrilled to learn about the program and receive one of the coveted vouchers!!! A final thank you to the Voucher Program Team at (the City of Tampa) and a special shout out to Austin Britt for his kind and courteous responses to my questions. In my experience, this program is a huge success! Minimally to reduce the use of combustion engines for transportation migrating to the use of clean energy eBikes."
- Todd S
If you have read through all of the above program information, please press the button below to be taken to the eBike Voucher Program Application.
"Being a cyclist since childhood, who lives on a budget, it's still so exciting and great to have received a voucher from the City of Tampa's first eBike voucher program! I saw the advertisement in the news indicating the programs approaching deadline and applied right away! The application process was very easy and straightforward. To my surprise, I was selected and went back to the participating bike shop closest to my house, City Bike Tampa, to go shopping!! Thank you city of Tampa! My eBike has been a great investment that I plan to use forever! I use my eBike for anything I can replace my car for and use it as much as possible, weather and energy permitting, for food/groceries, exercise and entertainment! I was gifted an expensive folding bike lock to feel comfortable locking it up! I hope others will benefit in the future from this program, the cost is the greatest barrier! The City of Tampa is saving our piece of the planet, my health and possibly many other lives too! The exercise has been great and this whole process just wonderful! I deserve some extra carbon credits! Cheers!
- Derek E.