Project Taillight

***Due to overwhelming interest in the Project Taillight program applications have been paused to allow us to process the applications already received. Once we have worked through current pending applications we will reactivate the application link to accept more submissions as our budget allows.***

Please check back here to see if the link is active.
For additional questions please reach out to the Project Taillight team at ProjectTaillight@columbus.gov

Project Taillight changes lives and improves public safety by providing free auto repairs for lower-income Columbus residents. The program brings the public and private sectors together to address a need in our community, frees up law enforcement to focus on serious and violent crime, and makes our roads and neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Project Taillight covers repairs that could cause drivers to be pulled over by state highway patrol for unsafe vehicles and subjected to vehicle inspections (ORC Title 45, Chapter 4513, Section 4513.02).

Repairs include:

  • Safety lights
  • Horn
  • Warning Devices
  • Lights (both bulbs and casings)
  • Mirrors
  • Brakes
  • Tires
  • Exhaust

 

Please see below for details regarding income eligibility and other requirements before submitting your information.

Eligibility

Household Size Maximum Income
1 $31,300
2 $42,300
3 $53,300
4 $64,300
5 $75,300
6 $86,300
7 $97,300
8 $108,300
9 $119,300
10 $130,300
11 $141,300
12 $152,300
13 $163,300
14 $174,300

 

Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Car title/registration
  • Car must be 7 years or older
  • You must own the car (no payments or title loans)

Car repairs are completed by approved local auto repair partners.

 

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