How do I participate in the zero emission landscaping equipment (ZELE) voucher program?
The City is now accepting names to a waitlist for the second round of funding which will begin in August 2024. Residents, business owners, and professional landscapers will be assessed for eligibility into the program on a first come, first serve basis. Residents and businesses are eligible for a voucher of $250 and professional landscapers are eligible for a voucher of $1,000. Please indicate your interest here. This program is a voucher to take to a local retailer and purchase equipment. It is not a rebate and we will not be able to retroactively apply the incentive to equipment purchased.
What are the eligibility requirements for the ZELE program?
Residents
In order to be eligible to receive a voucher, you must demonstrate proof of residence in Menlo Park AND fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- Enrolled in government or utility financial assistance programs such as but not limited to the following, CALWorks, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), PG&E Care Program, Menlo Park utility discount program.
- Located in a Menlo Park neighborhood that is disproportionally burdened by multiple sources of pollution with a score above 60 according to the California Office of the Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (e.g., Belle Haven and parts of Suburban Park).
- Menlo Park Residents over the age of 65.
Businesses
In order to be eligible to receive a voucher, you must:
- Demonstrate a current and valid business license in Menlo Park.
- If you are a gardening or landscaping business that is not located in Menlo Park but does work in Menlo Park, you must provide an invoice or contract demonstrating this.
- For businesses that do not perform gardening or landscaping services, you qualify for a voucher, but you must be located in Menlo Park.
Where do I report violations to the ordinance?
Please contact the Menlo Park Police Department by calling their non-emergency phone number: 650-330-6300